PM holds bilateral meetings on UNGA sidelines

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
20 September 2023

Bangladesh can assist Sierra Leone in ICT sector, agriculture: Momen

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
20 September 2023

Promote community clinics in developing world

PM tells developing partners at UN HQ
19 September 2023

US reiterates need for free, fair polls

Two top US officials yesterday again highlighted the importance of free and fair elections, and protecting democracy, human rights and the freedom of expression.
19 September 2023

US State Dept counselor discusses 'importance of protecting democracy' with Momen

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.
19 September 2023

WHO praised Bangladesh govt's efforts for healthcare development: Momen

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
19 September 2023

Uzra Zeya reiterates USA’s desire to see free, fair election in Bangladesh

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
19 September 2023

A friend can give advice to another: Momen

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
19 September 2023

Bangladesh, Hungary sign deals on economic, health cooperation

Bangladesh and Hungary yesterday signed one agreement and two memorandum of understandings (MoUs) on economic, education, and health cooperation
18 September 2023

Industrialisation Policy: Govt needs to finetune it

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.
16 September 2023

Germany, France regret verdict against Adilur, Elan

France and Germany yesterday expressed regret over the imprisonment of Odhikar Secretary Adilur Rahman Khan and Director ASM Nasiruddin Elan.
16 September 2023

South Korea for stronger policy support from govt

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
16 September 2023

Canadian Senator Ataullahjan lauds Sheikh Hasina's leadership

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
16 September 2023

Bangladesh hands over humanitarian aid to disaster-affected Libya

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
15 September 2023

Employees, not govt filed cases against Dr Yunus: Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said cases against Dr Muhammad Yunus had been filed by employees of his organisations, not by the government
14 September 2023

European Parliament: Deeply concerned over rights situation in Bangladesh

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.
14 September 2023

Macron’s visit may help diversify the ties

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.
14 September 2023

PM to visit New York Sept 17 to attend UN General Assembly

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will reach New York on September 17 to attend the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA78)
14 September 2023

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

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