PM offers land to Japanese businesses to set up industries

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said that Bangladesh will allocate more space to Japan for setting up industries if they want, as many companies are interested to invest in the country
5 September 2023, 13:38 PM

Dhaka-Washington bilateral security dialogue begins

Bangladesh and the United States are holding the ninth annual bilateral security dialogue in Dhaka as part of the "comprehensive security relationship" between the two governments.
5 September 2023, 06:25 AM

Macron to pay homage to Bangabandhu during Bangladesh visit

President of the Republic of France Emmanuel Macron will pay homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi 32 during his visit to Bangladesh
5 September 2023, 06:04 AM

G20 Summit: Hasina-Modi meet on Sept 8

The much-anticipated bilateral meeting between Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi will take place in New Delhi on September 8, on the eve of the two-day G20 Summit
4 September 2023, 18:04 PM

Pre-, Post-Polls Security Scenario: US official enquires civil society members

US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regional Security Mira Resnick, who reached Dhaka yesterday for security dialogue, has enquired about the pre-and post-election security scenarios in Bangladesh and the regional security challenges.
4 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Macron to visit Dhaka Sept 10

France has formally announced President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Bangladesh on September 10 that will focus on cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, deepening bilateral trade relations, and climate change.
4 September 2023, 18:00 PM

US Deputy Assistant Secretary Mira Resnick in Dhaka

Bangladesh and the United States will hold the ninth annual bilateral security dialogue in Dhaka tomorrow as part of the "comprehensive security relationship" between the two governments
4 September 2023, 06:27 AM

President Shahabuddin off to Jakarta to attend 43rd ASEAN Summit

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today left Dhaka for Jakarta, Indonesia to attend the 43rd ASEAN Summit and 18th East Asia Summit to be held on September 5-7
4 September 2023, 04:46 AM

Hasina-Modi Talks: Teesta water sharing to be on agenda

Dhaka would raise the issue of Teesta water-sharing deal and renewal of the Ganges Water Treaty, which will expire in 2026, during the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi next week.
3 September 2023, 18:00 PM

3 High-Profile Visits: Rohingya, security issues to figure prominently

Dhaka will see three high-level visits from the US, France, and Russia this week and the next, and much of those will feature discussions on the Rohingya crisis, and security and defence cooperation.
3 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Dhaka, Washington to discuss military cooperation, rights issues Tuesday

Bangladesh and the United States will hold the ninth annual bilateral security dialogue in Dhaka on Tuesday (September 5) as part of "comprehensive security relationship" between the two governments.
3 September 2023, 14:53 PM

Teesta water sharing to be raised during Hasina-Modi talks in Delhi

Bangladesh will raise the Teesta water sharing issue along with other issues of mutual interest during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's planned bilateral meeting with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in New Delhi next week
3 September 2023, 12:37 PM

3 major powers battling it out in Bangladesh

Bangladesh and the entire South Asia region have become a battleground for three great powers, making it increasingly challenging for Dhaka to continue to balance its relations with the three, said a US-based foreign policy expert.
2 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Dhaka keen to avail regional opportunities for security, connectivity

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said Bangladesh is keen to embrace the opportunities that enhance economic cooperation, connectivity, and ensure holistic security in its region
2 September 2023, 15:39 PM

Bangladesh, Vietnam on right track to pursue $2bn trade target: envoy

Ambassador of Vietnam to Bangladesh Nguyen Manh Cuong today said Vietnam has been and will always be a good friend of Bangladesh
2 September 2023, 14:43 PM

Cases Against Prof Yunus: Global leaders’ requests to suspend trial regrettable

The foreign ministry has regretted that global leaders and Nobel laureates in an open letter requested the prime minister to “exercise extra-judicial authorities” to suspend the sub-judice cases against Prof Muhammad Yunus.
1 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Dhaka concerned over 'growing conflicts, military takeovers'

Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen yesterday said they "remain concerned" over the possibility that their overarching priorities with SDGs, climate action and humanitarian action may take a backseat on the global agenda with "growing conflicts and military takeovers" in different parts of the world
31 August 2023, 18:20 PM

Food, energy security, climate to top agenda

Bangladesh wants the G20 to help end the Russia-Ukraine war and address the challenges of food and energy security and climate change that are affecting the country, said Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen.
31 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Food, energy security, climate to top agenda

Bangladesh wants the G20 to help end the Russia-Ukraine war and address the challenges of food and energy security and climate change that are affecting the country, said Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen
31 August 2023, 17:18 PM

PM’s participation at G20 Summit to add feather to Dhaka-Delhi ‘Golden Chapter’: Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's participation at the G20 Summit in New Delhi will add yet another feather to the "Golden Chapter" in Dhaka-Delhi ties
31 August 2023, 06:38 AM