US 'very concerned' over Myanmar situation: embassy

The US embassy in Dhaka today said Washington is very concerned over the escalation of conflicts in Myanmar and is keeping a close watch on the developments there
5 February 2024, 15:07 PM

Thru Biden's letter to PM, Bangladesh-US ties will advance further: FM

Bangladesh has welcomed the letter written by US President Joe Biden to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and there is no discomfort in the relationship between the two countries, Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud said today
5 February 2024, 09:08 AM

US to work with Bangladesh on shared vision

US President Joe Biden has written to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressing his willingness to work together to achieve Bangladesh’s economic goals, as well as to cooperate on regional and global security and humanitarian support, especially for Rohingya refugees.
4 February 2024, 18:00 PM
4 February 2024, 16:17 PM

Bangladesh, US to work together for combating climate change

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today said Bangladesh and the United States (US) will work together to protect the environment and fight climate change
4 February 2024, 16:10 PM

Asked China’s help as Myanmar conflict reached border: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today sought China’s intervention saying the internal conflict in Myanmar has reached the Bangladesh border
4 February 2024, 12:42 PM

EU for strengthening partnership with Bangladesh

The European Union has expressed their willingness to strengthen its partnership with Bangladesh in the coming days
3 February 2024, 13:34 PM

US to keep working with govt despite polls concerns

Even though the US expressed concerns about Bangladesh’s elections and crackdowns on political activists, the country will not cease working with the Bangladesh government, said State Department Spokesperson Mathew Miller.
2 February 2024, 18:00 PM

EU-Indo Pacific Ministerial Forum: FM Hasan discusses bilateral issues with counterparts

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has discussed ways to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam, Belgium, Sweden, and Czech Republic during separate meetings with his counterparts on the sidelines of the Third EU-Indo Pacific Ministerial Forum in Brussels today
2 February 2024, 15:38 PM

Vietnamese PM invites Sheikh Hasina to visit Hanoi

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has invited his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina to pay an official bilateral visit to Hanoi
2 February 2024, 15:33 PM
1 February 2024, 16:41 PM

Uruguay eyes IT joint ventures with Bangladesh

Uruguay wants to establish joint venture companies with Bangladesh in the area of information technology eying the 500-million-strong market in the Latin America
1 February 2024, 14:44 PM

President urges KSA to recruit more Bangladeshi workers

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today urged Saudi Arabia to recruit more Bangladeshis in various sectors
1 February 2024, 12:05 PM

Rohingyas to be taken back after removal of junta

Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG) says that it wants repatriation of the Rohingyas with full citizenship and other rights, toppling the military junta.
31 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Ensure fair legal process for political detainees

The US has urged the Bangladesh government to ensure a fair and transparent legal process for political activists arrested ahead of the national elections.
31 January 2024, 18:00 PM

BNP's claim on polls misleading, false: Russian envoy

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Mantytsky today said BNP's allegation that the new Bangladesh government was formed with the help of foreign powers is misleading and false
31 January 2024, 14:04 PM

7 new envoys present credentials to president

Newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners of seven countries presented their credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban today
31 January 2024, 13:23 PM

Foreign minister to join EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum Feb 2

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud will attend the 3rd EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum which will be held in Brussels, Belgium on February 2
31 January 2024, 13:01 PM

Dr Shehlina Ahmed receives prestigious British award

Dr Shehlina Ahmed has received an honorary British award for her services to health sector development in Bangladesh..UK High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke presented the Insignia of an honorary Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) to Dr Shehlina Ahmed, a
31 January 2024, 11:39 AM

State no party to case against Prof Yunus

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud said the government is not a party to the case involving Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus and that the judicial process of Bangladesh is fully independent and transparent.
30 January 2024, 18:00 PM