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India reacts to Hasina’s return plan
15 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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India responds to Hasina’s stated desire to return to Bangladesh in Dec
14 July 2026, 22:37 PM
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Parliament adopts condolence motion on death of Qatar’s former emir
14 July 2026, 19:28 PM
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Stephen Rodriques joins as UNDP Resident Representative in Bangladesh
14 July 2026, 13:39 PM
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Dhaka pushes for 3yr delay in LDC graduation
14 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Through remarks, Hasina trying to rally AL leaders; will land in jail if she returns: Shama Obaed
13 July 2026, 19:05 PM
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Bangladesh to send PM's defence adviser to BIMSTEC NSA meeting in New Delhi
12 July 2026, 22:48 PM
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Malaysia labour market: Old ghosts haunt new recruitment push
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Turkiye to help set up drone factory in Bogura
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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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
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
‘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
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
PM’s Thailand Visit: Connectivity, FTA, Rohingya issue to figure prominently
Talks on free trade agreement, regional connectivity, and the Rohingya crisis, a problem shared by Thailand and Bangladesh, will prominently feature during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Thailand visit.
22 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Energy Security: Dhaka looks for Doha’s greater role
Dhaka expects Doha will play an important role in ensuring Bangladesh’s energy security as Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani arrives today for a two-day visit.
21 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Hasan Mahmud raises ‘71 genocide issue with Pak envoy
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud yesterday raised the issue of genocide committed by Pakistan military during the Liberation War in 1971 during his courtesy meeting with High Commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh Syed Ahmed Maroof.
21 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Govt in constant touch with Malaysian authorities: Hasan
Acknowledging Bangladesh migrant workers' plight in Malaysia, Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud today said the government is in constant touch with the Malaysian authorities to solve the issue
21 April 2024, 16:29 PM
Hasan Mahmud raises 1971 genocide issue with Pak envoy
During a courtesy meeting with the Pakistani High Commissioner to Bangladesh Syed Ahmed Maroof, Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud raised the issue of the genocide committed by the Pakistani military during Bangladesh's War of Liberation in 1971
21 April 2024, 14:52 PM