Foreign secretary, EU envoy unveil book 'Dhaka Talks'

A new book titled "Dhaka Talks: Diplomats & Mahfuz Mishu" was launched this evening
24 February 2024, 17:31 PM

Bangladesh, Turkey to work together to combat disinformation: Arafat

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat has said Bangladesh and Turkey will work together to prevent disinformation and misinformation
24 February 2024, 14:25 PM

US Deputy Assistant Secy Afreen meets Fakhrul, Khasru

Afreen Akhter, US Department of State deputy assistant secretary for South and Central Asia, today met top BNP leaders and discussed the current political landscape in Bangladesh and the thousands of opposition members in prison
24 February 2024, 11:45 AM

US team due today in first visit after polls

A three-member US delegation is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka today to advance the bilateral relationship, despite some tensions in recent years.
23 February 2024, 18:00 PM

US keen to deepen ties with Bangladesh

US Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary at Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Scott Urbom said Bangladesh has been an important partner of his country for over 50 years and that the US has been investing billions of dollars in Bangladesh’s health, education, and other sectors.
23 February 2024, 18:00 PM

‘US keen to deepen partnership with Bangladesh’

US Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary at Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Scott Urbom said Bangladesh has been an important partner of his country for over 50 years and that the US has been investing billions of dollars in Bangladesh's health, education, and other sectors
23 February 2024, 04:58 AM

European Commission pledges better ties with Dhaka

Congratulating Sheikh Hasina on her recent re-appointment as Prime Minister of Bangladesh, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said she looks forward to continuing working with PM Hasina towards further strengthening the relations between the EU and Bangladesh in the coming years.
22 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Gaza Ceasefire BID: US veto at UNSC disappointing

The United States’ veto against a draft UN Security Council resolution, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, is disappointing, Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud said yesterday.
22 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh-US ties to deepen

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud said yesterday that the US official Afreen Akhter’s visit will deepen and broaden ties between Bangladesh and the US.
22 February 2024, 18:00 PM

India allows export of 50,000 tonnes of onion

India today allowed the export of 50,000 tonnes of onion to Bangladesh with immediate effect till March 31
22 February 2024, 15:44 PM

Switzerland wants direct flights with Bangladesh: Swiss envoy

Switzerland is interested to establish direct air communication with Bangladesh, said Swiss ambassador to Bangladesh Reto Renggli
22 February 2024, 14:11 PM

Future of Indo-Bangla ties depend on youths: Pranay Verma

A 100-member Bangladesh Youth Delegation will be visiting India from February 25 to March 4
22 February 2024, 12:47 PM

US aware of report on ex-land minister Saifuzzaman

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller on Tuesday said the US encourages elected officials of Bangladesh to comply with the country’s laws and financial regulations in regards to corruption.
21 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Repatriation decision lies with Myanmar: Haas

Haas said the US will continue to be the largest donor for the humanitarian assistance of the Rohingya
20 February 2024, 19:26 PM

Bangladesh, Ghana talk on contract farming

Bangladesh and Ghana today discussed various aspects of contract farming by Bangladeshi entrepreneurs in the African nation to create employment opportunities as well as ensure food security
20 February 2024, 18:27 PM

Israeli action in Gaza textbook ethnic cleansing

The dismantling of Israeli occupation of Palestine would address the root cause of Israel’s violent subjugation of the Palestinian people, said Bangladesh before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Tuesday.
20 February 2024, 18:00 PM

India for joint ventures in defence manufacturing

Indian High Commis-sioner Pranay Verma yesterday said India is willing to share wide-spectrum capabilities in defence manufacturing with Bangladesh.
20 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Afreen Akhter to visit Dhaka Feb 24-26

US Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Afreen Akhter will arrive in Dhaka on a three-day visit on February 24, diplomatic sources said.
20 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Spanish ambassador presents credentials to President Shahabuddin

The newly appointed Ambassador of Spain to Bangladesh Gabriel Maria Sistiaga Ochoa de Chinchetru today presented credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at the Bangabhaban
20 February 2024, 11:03 AM

Myanmar Civil War: Policy experts urge diplomatic push to end instability

As fears grow that Myanmar’s civil war and refugee crisis could deepen in the coming days, foreign policy experts are calling for a diplomatic push by the regional players to facilitate reconciliation among the warring parties.
19 February 2024, 18:00 PM