State minister highlights trade, diplomacy and cooperation at Dakar security forum

Aid shipment sent via Red Crescent after decision of PM Tarique Rahman

US President Donald Trump has set forward a clear vision to take relations with Bangladesh to the next level, said Brent Christensen, the American ambassador to Bangladesh.

Han Zheng says China wants stronger political trust and broader cooperation with Bangladesh’s ruling party as BNP pledges to uphold the One China policy

Appointments of Md Moynul Islam to Poland and M Mahfuzul Hoque to Portugal revoked through ministry notification

After 100 days in Bangladesh, Brent T. Christensen says he is even more optimistic about the future of bilateral ties

The meetings were held on sidelines of peace and security forum

Bangladesh and the European Union are eyeing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and an Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) after the two sides initialled the Partnership Cooperation Agreement (PCA) in Brussels yesterday.

Officials say the pact marks a major elevation in bilateral ties and will pave the way for future negotiations on free trade

The reported move signals a high-profile political appointment in Dhaka as New Delhi looks to reset ties

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has said that reviving Saarc (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) is a major foreign policy objective of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) will initial the Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (CPA) tomorrow, adding a new dimension to the relationship that will boost trade, investment and other areas based on equal footing.

India is reviewing Bangladesh’s formal request for the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina through established legal and judicial channels, said the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) yesterday.

Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar, Bangladesh FM Khalilur Rahman hold talks on sidelines

Request being examined as part of ongoing judicial and internal legal processes, MEA spokesperson says

Meeting followed by briefing on provincial development strategy

Tour includes Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, EU partnership agreement signing in Brussels and stopover in Addis Ababa

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman’s first visit to India after the BNP government assumed office has been described as a positive beginning, though the future of high‑stakes bilateral relations will hinge on how both countries address longstanding and emerging challenges.

Outgoing Indian envoy Pranay Verma meets Speaker, Deputy Speaker

Brazil has endorsed Bangladesh’s nominee, Dr Khalilur Rahman, for the presidency of the 81st session (2026–2027) of the United Nations General Assembly