Tarique writes to Trump on 4th of July, vows to deepen Bangladesh-US ties

Extends greetings on occasion of US Independence Day, highlights progress in trade, energy and investment
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Speaker pays tribute at Iran leader Khamenei's state funeral in Tehran

During the programme, he met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior leaders and signed the condolence book
4 July 2026, 12:50 PM

India ‘closely watching’ Dhaka-Beijing ties: Jaiswal

New-Delhi is “closely monitoring” all the developments regarding Dhaka-Beijing relations, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said yesterday.
4 July 2026, 00:00 AM

‘Celebrating freedom, friendship, future with Bangladesh’

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen has called for a celebration of freedom, friendship, and the shared promise of a future with Bangladesh, as the United States of America is all set to celebrate its 250th anniversary of independence.
4 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Speaker Hafiz meets Iranian counterpart during Tehran visit

Speaker of Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmed yesterday met his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, in Tehran, according to a Facebook post by Bangladesh’s foreign ministry.
4 July 2026, 00:00 AM

India closely watching developments in Bangladesh-China relations

MEA spokesperson says New Delhi will take ‘appropriate measures’ amid discussions on defence, connectivity and the Teesta project
3 July 2026, 23:52 PM

Speaker Hafiz Uddin condemns Khamenei’s killing, expresses solidarity with Iran

Reaffirms support for diplomacy and lasting peace during talks with Iran’s Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
3 July 2026, 19:20 PM

Jamaat-led 11-party alliance delegation reaches Tehran for Khamenei's funeral

Representatives will join funeral and mourning events from July 3 to 9
3 July 2026, 16:14 PM

Proposed economic corridor: ‘China open to India joining CBMEC’

China is open to other countries, including India, joining the proposed China-Bangladesh-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CBMEC), Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen said yesterday.
3 July 2026, 00:00 AM

China keen to build Bangladesh-China-Myanmar Economic Corridor for regional cooperation: envoy

Ambassador Yao Wen says the connectivity project could support Rohingya repatriation and is open to other countries
2 July 2026, 13:39 PM

Efforts on to bring Hasina back to face trial: Shama Obaed

MEA says process under judicial and internal review
2 July 2026, 01:41 AM

Holey Artisan: Country renews anti-terror pledge

Bangladesh has reaffirmed its “zero-tolerance” stance against terrorism and violent extremism as diplomats, officials, survivors, and victims’ families gathered in Dhaka yesterday to mark the 10th anniversary of the Holey Artisan Bakery attack.
2 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Japan signals support for raising energy assistance to $500m: PM's deputy press secretary

PM Tarique Rahman, Japanese delegation discuss energy crisis, airport terminal, and Rohingya repatriation
1 July 2026, 20:23 PM

Indian visa centres introduce automatic time slots across Bangladesh

Effective from July 1, 2026; slots auto‑assigned for smooth application submission
1 July 2026, 19:15 PM

Bangladesh-China ties enter a ‘new era’

Bangladesh and China have entered what both sides described as a “new era” in bilateral relations, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s four-day visit laying the groundwork for a long-term strategic partnership.
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Bangladesh-China relations reach highest level: Foreign minister

Dhaka, Beijing to explore ‘2+2’ dialogue mechanism in diplomacy, defence, says Khalilur Rahman
27 June 2026, 22:00 PM

What you need to know about PM's China visit

Four-day China visit expands cooperation beyond economy to diplomacy, connectivity, investment and strategic engagement
27 June 2026, 13:18 PM

PM Tarique back in Dhaka after Malaysia-China tour

Maiden overseas trip features talks with Anwar Ibrahim and Xi Jinping, investment meetings and 17 MoUs
26 June 2026, 20:45 PM

PM heads home as China visit ends with 17 MoUs

Tarique Rahman departs Beijing following high-level talks on trade, investment, infrastructure and connectivity
26 June 2026, 18:23 PM

China proposes development of China-Myanmar-Bangladesh economic corridor

Move comes for greater regional connectivity; Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues statement 
26 June 2026, 15:39 PM