Bangladesh calls for greater unity among NAM member-states

Bangladesh has called for greater unity and solidarity among the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) member-states to ensure shared global prosperity
18 January 2024, 17:23 PM

Washington keen to work closely with Dhaka

Washington is looking forward to work closely with Bangladesh to advance the mutual interests, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas said yesterday after his first meeting with newly appointed Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud.
17 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Lavrov congratulates Hasan Mahmud

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has congratulated Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud on his appointment..In a message, he said the Russia-Bangladesh relations are based on the solid foundation of friendship..“We look forward to the continuation of productive interaction between the
17 January 2024, 16:32 PM

Hasina’s return as PM was needed: ADB’s country director

Asian Development Bank Country Director Edimon Ginting today said Sheikh Hasina's return as prime minister was very much needed for the sake of Bangladesh
17 January 2024, 15:16 PM

EU eyes ‘a step change’ in ties with Bangladesh

Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley today said they are eyeing a "step change" in their relations with Bangladesh in the next five years deepening the ties in core areas
17 January 2024, 14:00 PM

Bangladesh, China eye to expand bilateral trade

Dhaka and Beijing today discussed issues to promote and expand bilateral trade
17 January 2024, 13:23 PM

US to deepen, diversify relation with new govt: Hasan Mahmud

The US has agreed to deepen and diversify relationship with the new government of Bangladesh, Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud said today
17 January 2024, 10:34 AM

Chinese FM congratulates Hasan Mahmud

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has sent a congratulatory message to Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud
16 January 2024, 15:34 PM

Our existing friendly relations will continue: Pranay Verma

Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma today said existing friendly relations between Bangladesh and India will continue further and work closely with the newly formed government
16 January 2024, 13:49 PM

EU allocates €300,000 to gutted Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camps

In response to the recent fire in one of the refugee camps, hosting nearly 1 million Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar, the European Union has released €300 000 to assist the affected population
16 January 2024, 13:29 PM

‘India was and is now on our side’

India stood by Bangladesh to ensure the continuation of democracy in the country when there were conspiracies to thwart the 12th national election, said Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud.
15 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Dhaka reiterates its adherence to 'One China' policy

Bangladesh today reiterated its firm adherence to "One China" policy and urged the parties concerned to refrain from any unwarranted provocation
15 January 2024, 16:59 PM

Italian PM Meloni greets Hasina on re-election

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni today congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her re-election as prime minister of Bangladesh
15 January 2024, 15:34 PM

Jaishankar invites Hasan Mahmud to visit India

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has invited his Bangladesh counterpart Dr Hasan Mahmud to visit New Delhi at a mutually convenient time
15 January 2024, 15:17 PM

India supported Bangladesh's efforts to continue democratic process: Hasan Mahmud

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud today said India stood with Bangladesh when the latter undertook efforts to continue the democratic process
15 January 2024, 10:00 AM

Govt to keep friendly ties with all countries

On the first day in office yesterday, new Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud said Bangladesh will maintain relations with all countries, including those who were critical of the January 7 election, for advancing the country’s development.
14 January 2024, 18:00 PM

‘Genocide By Israel’: Bangladesh backs South Africa in ICJ

Bangladesh has expended its support to South Africa’s application against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning Israel’s violation of the Genocide Convention regarding the Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip.
14 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Statement of UN human rights office on polls prejudiced

Dhaka says the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has overstepped its mandate and misrepresented the ground reality on the elections in Bangladesh.
14 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Jaishankar greets Hasan Mahmud

Indian external affairs minister S Jaishankar today greeted Hasan Mahmud on his appointment as Bangladesh’s foreign minister
14 January 2024, 16:03 PM

Foreign ministry protests statement of 6 civil society organisations

The foreign ministry yesterday protested the recent statement issued by six international civil society organisations (CSOs) that raised questions about the fairness of the January 7 national polls and called for a re-election.
13 January 2024, 18:00 PM