Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina joined a banquet hosted by US President Joe Biden in honour of the world leaders attending the ongoing UNGA session in New York.

Bangladesh is keen to assist Sierra Leone in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector, alongside the field of agriculture, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen told his Sierra Leonean counterpart on Tuesday in New York.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today had bilateral meetings with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Timor-Leste President Dr Jose Ramos-Horta and Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York

Bangladesh is keen to assist Sierra Leone in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector alongside the field of agriculture, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen told his Sierra Leonean counterpart yesterday in New York

PM tells developing partners at UN HQ

Two top US officials yesterday again highlighted the importance of free and fair elections, and protecting democracy, human rights and the freedom of expression.

Counselor of the US Department of State Derek Chollet has met Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 78.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised the Bangladesh government's measures for overall development of the health sector to ensure health services to all

US Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Uzra Zeya has again discussed the importance of free and fair elections and freedom of expression in Bangladesh

The government has made a commitment that it would hold a free and fair election as the Election Commission was given absolute authority in this regard, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said in New York yesterday

Bangladesh and Hungary yesterday signed one agreement and two memorandum of understandings (MoUs) on economic, education, and health cooperation

South Korea wants stronger policy support from the government to manufacture in Bangladesh, which, in turn, will create jobs at home and help achieve middle-income status, said its ambassador yesterday.

France and Germany yesterday expressed regret over the imprisonment of Odhikar Secretary Adilur Rahman Khan and Director ASM Nasiruddin Elan.

South Korea wants stronger policy support from the government for encouraging manufacturing sector that can create jobs and help Bangladesh successfully secure the Middle-Income Country Status

Canadian Parliament's Upper House's Human Rights Committee Chair Senator Salma Ataullahjan has praised Bangladesh's unprecedented development under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh government has handed over relief materials to the representatives of the Libyan government sent as humanitarian assistance in the wake of Cyclone Daniel and catastrophic flooding

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said cases against Dr Muhammad Yunus had been filed by employees of his organisations, not by the government

The European Parliament yesterday adopted a resolution expressing deep concern at the “deteriorating human rights situation” in Bangladesh and called on the government to restore a safe and enabling environment for NGOs, human rights defenders, activists, and religious minorities.

French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent Dhaka visit can serve as a solid basis for Bangladesh to enhance bilateral trade and diversify strategic and defence relations between the two countries, say foreign policy analysts.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will reach New York on September 17 to attend the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA78)