Unchecked Chinese influence may challenge the sovereignty and strategic autonomy of the Indo-Pacific nations, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas said yesterday.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday reiterated her commitment to holding the upcoming general election in a free and fair manner as visiting State Secretary for International Development Cooperation at the Swedish Foreign Ministry Diana Janse called on her at her office.

Unchecked Chinese influence may challenge the sovereignty and strategic autonomy of the Indo-Pacific region, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas said today

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said those who are predicting new punitive measures from the US are exaggerating

The pre-election assessment delegation from the US has wanted to know what steps the government had taken to hold free and fair elections.

The sanctions on Bangladesh, though imposed on political purposes, had a positive effect on the society, said Ali Riaz, political scientist and Distinguished Professor at Illinois State University at a seminar today

Security analysts tell event on Indo-Pacific region

The visiting US pre-election assessment mission will hold meetings with Awami League and BNP tomorrow to talk about the next national election in Bangladesh

The six-member US pre-election assessment mission yesterday arrived in Dhaka on a six-day visit to determine whether to send a limited election observation mission for the upcoming general election in Bangladesh.

A six-member US pre-election assessment mission will arrive in Dhaka today on a six-day visit to determine whether to send a limited international election observation mission for the upcoming general election in Bangladesh.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said that a stable socio-economic condition in the country can take India-Bangladesh relations to a newer height and ensure the best form of security guarantee for India

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said collaboration among neighbours in South Asia through strategic partnerships for shared peace and stability can help establish a peaceful region

Russian President Vladimir Putin today said Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) would remain as a symbol of strong bilateral ties between Dhaka and Moscow

Foreign powers are now more interested in Bangladesh as this rapidly developing country has become a lucrative market for them, said Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, during her recent visit to Washington DC, held a meeting with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, who talked about the importance of free and fair elections due in January next year.

The US is not in favour of those who do not want to participate in elections, said Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday following his US and UK visits.

State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak today said Bangladesh and India will collaborate with each other to combat cyberattacks and threats alongside safeguarding their own cyberspaces and contributing to the security of the entire global cyberspace

Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley today said aligning labour law with international standards will be an “essential element” for the European Parliament and the commission in considering Bangladesh’s application for market access, the GSP+.

During her recent visit to Washington DC, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina held a meeting with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, who talked about the importance of free and fair elections

The US does not want to influence the outcome of the election in Bangladesh, said State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller.