Won’t make special requests for foreign observers: Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said that Bangladesh would not make a special request seeking foreign observers, but it is ready to welcome any country’s decision to send observers for the upcoming national polls
12 October 2023, 14:51 PM

BNP discusses Bangladesh’s current situation with Swiss envoy

A delegation of BNP joined a lunch hosted by Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh Reto Renggli at his residence today
12 October 2023, 14:27 PM

AL committed to upholding democracy

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the Awami League is committed to upholding democracy in Bangladesh.
11 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Beijing never meddles in other nations’ internal affairs

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen yesterday said China never intervened in the internal affairs of other countries.
11 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh donates medicine to Sri Lanka

Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (BAPI) has donated large quantities of medical supplies to Sri Lanka
11 October 2023, 16:53 PM

Indian Ocean a beacon of hope: Momen

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today referred to the Indian Ocean as a 'beacon of hope' and emphasised that activities in the Indian Ocean must be conducted in a safe and secure manner
11 October 2023, 15:18 PM

Polls will be violence-free, home boss tells US pre-polls monitoring team

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan today told the visiting US pre-election monitoring team that the upcoming national election in Bangladesh will be free from violence
11 October 2023, 13:43 PM

China never intervenes in internal affairs of other countries: Chinese envoy

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen today said China never intervenes in internal affairs of other countries
11 October 2023, 12:56 PM

Bangladesh an important and growing trade partner: Sweden

Swedish State Secretary for International Development Cooperation and International Trade Diana Janse has said her country will continue to work to enhance the partnership with Bangladesh and support its path towards sustainable economic growth and inclusive development
11 October 2023, 12:29 PM

US deputy asst secy likely to visit next week

US Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) Afreen Akhter is likely to visit Bangladesh next week to discuss issues of mutual interest.
10 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Indo-Pacific Region: China’s influence may challenge sovereignty of nations

Unchecked Chinese influence may challenge the sovereignty and strategic autonomy of the Indo-Pacific nations, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas said yesterday.
9 October 2023, 18:00 PM

PM reiterates commitment to holding fair polls

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday reiterated her commitment to holding the upcoming general election in a free and fair manner as visiting State Secretary for International Development Cooperation at the Swedish Foreign Ministry Diana Janse called on her at her office.
9 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Unchecked Chinese influence may challenge sovereignty in Indo-Pacific region: Haas

Unchecked Chinese influence may challenge the sovereignty and strategic autonomy of the Indo-Pacific region, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas said today
9 October 2023, 07:56 AM

New US sanctions speculations ‘exaggerated’: Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said those who are predicting new punitive measures from the US are exaggerating
8 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Ensuring Fair Polls: US assessment team enquires about govt steps

The pre-election assessment delegation from the US has wanted to know what steps the government had taken to hold free and fair elections.
8 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Sanctions had positive impact on society: Prof Ali Riaz

The sanctions on Bangladesh, though imposed on political purposes, had a positive effect on the society, said Ali Riaz, political scientist and Distinguished Professor at Illinois State University at a seminar today
8 October 2023, 15:41 PM

Regional cooperation can deter global powers

Security analysts tell event on Indo-Pacific region
8 October 2023, 14:45 PM

US pre-polls monitoring team to meet AL, BNP tomorrow

The visiting US pre-election assessment mission will hold meetings with Awami League and BNP tomorrow to talk about the next national election in Bangladesh
8 October 2023, 13:40 PM

US pre-polls assessment mission arrives

The six-member US pre-election assessment mission yesterday arrived in Dhaka on a six-day visit to determine whether to send a limited election observation mission for the upcoming general election in Bangladesh.
7 October 2023, 18:00 PM

US pre-polls assessment team flies in today

A six-member US pre-election assessment mission will arrive in Dhaka today on a six-day visit to determine whether to send a limited international election observation mission for the upcoming general election in Bangladesh.
6 October 2023, 18:00 PM