Gaza war protest: Arafat condemns crackdown on US students

The state minister also termed the use of US police force as "disproportionate" and "inappropriate"
30 April 2024, 13:02 PM

PM returns home from Thailand tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to return home tomorrow from Bangkok, wrapping up her six-day official visit to Thailand
28 April 2024, 13:08 PM

Bangladesh envoy to UK wins 'Diplomat of the Year 2024'

Bangladesh's envoy to the UK, Saida Muna Tasneem, has received the 'Diplomat of the Year Award 2024' from globally eminent Diplomat Magazine
27 April 2024, 16:33 PM

Dhaka to boost trade, ties with Bangkok

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Bangladesh and Thailand have potential to strengthen cooperation in the fields of trade and investment, food security, tourism, public health, energy, and ICT.
26 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Explore investment possibilities in Bangladeshi hospitals

PM Hasina tells Thai counterpart Thavisin
26 April 2024, 06:33 AM

PM joins bilateral meeting with Thai premier Thavisin

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today arrived at Government House, the Thailand Prime Minister's Office, to join a bilateral meeting with her Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin
26 April 2024, 04:34 AM

‘Want Bangladesh to be a net security provider in the region’

The US wants Bangladesh to be a net security provider in the Indo-Pacific region as the country has made exponential progress since independence and demonstrated its capacity in helping the regional countries, said a US official.
25 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Say ‘no’ to war, seek solution through talks

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged all to speak out against all forms of aggression and atrocities and to say “no” to wars.
25 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Powers playing their own game, which has consequences: Brazil envoy

When powers are in action, they are doing their game which has consequences, said Brazilian Ambassador to Bangladesh Paulo Fernando Dias Feres today
25 April 2024, 17:57 PM

Dhaka denounces US 2023 human rights report

Criticising the recently released US State Department's 2023 Human Rights Report, the foreign ministry today said it is apparent that the report mostly relies on assumptions and unsubstantiated allegations
25 April 2024, 15:31 PM

'US Indo-Pacific Strategy not a military alliance against any country'

Says Maxwell Martin, political officer at the US Embassy in Dhaka
25 April 2024, 13:22 PM

Thailand gives grand welcome to Hasina

A red carpet was rolled out as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reached Bangkok yesterday afternoon on a six-day official visit to Thailand at the invitation of her Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin.
24 April 2024, 18:00 PM

UK keen to extend cooperation in Bangladesh's aviation industry

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke today said the UK is keen to extend cooperation on a wide range of potential new areas including developing the technical skills of Bangladesh's aviation industry, creating a trained workforce and further improving safety systems
24 April 2024, 15:57 PM

PM departs for Thailand on six-day official visit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka today for Bangkok on a six-day official visit to Thailand at the invitation of her Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin to strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries
24 April 2024, 04:33 AM

Trade at centre stage between Dhaka, Doha

Looking to diversify trade and investments in a changed geopolitical atmosphere, Qatar and Bangladesh yesterday signed 10 deals, including agreements on cooperation on ports, and overseas employment and welfare.
23 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Judicial freedom curtailed by political meddling, graft

Though Bangladesh’s constitution provided for an independent judiciary, corruption and political interference compromised its independence, said the US State Department in a report.
23 April 2024, 18:00 PM

EU votes today to hold brands liable for manufacturers’ rights violations

The European Union is set to vote on a bill today that has the provision for holding brands responsible for violations of human rights or environmental laws by manufacturers.
23 April 2024, 18:00 PM

PM warmly welcomes Qatar’s emir at her office

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina this morning warmly welcomed and received Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at her office
23 April 2024, 05:18 AM

Human rights issues in Bangladesh: US to keep expressing concerns

The US will continue to express concerns on the fundamental human rights issues in Bangladesh including the freedom of the press and freedom of association and urge the government to uphold those, said a senior US State Department official
22 April 2024, 20:16 PM

Dhaka rolls out the red carpet for Qatar Emir

A red carpet was rolled out for the grand welcome of Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani as he arrived at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport yesterday afternoon.
22 April 2024, 18:00 PM