CSA retained many aspects of DSA: US Embassy

The United States today noted that new Cyber Security Act (CSA) passed by the Bangladeshi parliament retained many aspects of the Digital Security Act
14 September 2023, 12:55 PM

Conviction of Odhikar officials: US embassy expresses concern

The United States Embassy in Dhaka has expressed concern over the conviction of two officials of rights body Odhikar in an ICT Act case
14 September 2023, 12:48 PM

US worried over ‘oppression’ of journalists in Bangladesh

The US yesterday expressed concern over what it said was Bangladesh government’s “systematic and pervasive oppression” of journalists and media personalities, who attempt to hold the authorities accountable.
13 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Chinese companies launch ‘localisation’ initiative to boost employment opportunities

President of the Chinese Enterprises Association of Bangladesh (CEAB) Ke Changliang has said most of the Chinese companies are going through reforms in Bangladesh in the direction of setting up regional HQ and deepening localisation of their workforce
13 September 2023, 17:50 PM

PM conveys condolences over loss of lives in Libya's storm

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deepest condolences to the victims and missing lives of Libya due to Mediterranean Storm Daniel..In a letter to Libya's Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Mohamed Al-Dabaiba, she wrote: "On behalf of the People and Government of Bangladesh and on my own b
13 September 2023, 16:17 PM

Russia should not talk about others imposing dictates: US

Russia, a country that has invaded two of its neighbours and is prosecuting an aggressive war where it bombs schools and hospitals and apartment buildings on a daily basis, should not be talking about any other country imposing dictates..US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said
13 September 2023, 06:21 AM

Govt to send relief materials soon for victims of Libya flooding

The government is taking steps to send relief materials as humanitarian aid to the people of eastern Libya swiftly, which has been severely affected by Cyclone Daniel and flooding
12 September 2023, 19:49 PM

'Biden lauded Hasina for her achievements'

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had very friendly discussion with US President Joe Biden during the G20 summit in New Delhi recently
12 September 2023, 18:53 PM

UK wants fair, violence-free polls here

The UK encourages free, fair, participatory, and peaceful elections so the people of Bangladesh can exercise their democratic rights, according to a statement issued by the UK high commission in Dhaka yesterday.
12 September 2023, 18:00 PM

UK wants fair, violence-free polls here

Says Bangladesh foreign secretary
12 September 2023, 16:48 PM

Dhaka commits to buy 10 planes from Airbus

Bangladesh has committed to buying 10 new A350 airplanes from Airbus, a multinational aerospace corporation, as the two countries forge a new strategic partnership.
11 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh, UK strategic dialogue today

Bangladesh and the UK are set to hold the fifth strategic dialogue in Dhaka today. The dialogue will cover political and diplomatic relations as well as issues of global and regional security and the Rohingya.
11 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Dhaka, Paris for taking bilateral relations to 'strategic' level

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to work towards taking the partnership of the countries to a "strategic" level
11 September 2023, 15:16 PM

Dhaka, Paris sign bilateral instruments on infrastructure, satellite system

Dhaka and Paris today signed two bilateral instruments to enhance cooperation in different fields including infrastructure and satellite, officials said
11 September 2023, 07:05 AM

Talks between Hasina, Macron underway

The bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and French President Emmanuel Macron is underway
11 September 2023, 05:08 AM

Macron pays homage to Bangabandhu at Dhanmondi 32

French President Emmanuel Macron paid homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in Dhanmondi 32 around 9:30am today
11 September 2023, 04:51 AM

Macron in Bangladesh to 'consolidate' France's Indo-Pacific push

President Emmanuel Macron was in Bangladesh on Monday in a bid to "consolidate" France's Indo-Pacific strategy and counterbalance a "new imperialism" in a region where China's influence is increasingly being extended
11 September 2023, 04:41 AM

Philip Barton to arrive today for 5th UK-Bangladesh strategic dialogue

UK Permanent Under-Secretary of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Sir Philip Barton, will arrive in Bangladesh today for a two-day visit
11 September 2023, 03:50 AM

Paris will be on Dhaka’s side

French President Emmanuel Macron has committed to be by the side of Bangladesh as the two nations turn a new page in their relationship more than three decades after the visit of the then president François Mitterrand to Bangladesh in 1990.
10 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh, France opening up new areas of cooperation: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh and France are opening up new areas of cooperation in strategic assets and advanced technologies
10 September 2023, 17:23 PM