India, Nepal, Maldives congratulate Fakhrul on election as president
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Recalled Delhi statement fuels speculation over Tarique’s visit
22 August 2026
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Murmu congratulates Mirza Fakhrul, looks to strengthen Bangladesh-India ties
21 August 2026
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India withdraws notice that appeared to reveal preparations for Tarique Rahman’s visit
21 August 2026
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China congratulates Fakhrul, seeks stronger ties with Bangladesh
20 August 2026
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India will do ‘whatever needs to be done’ after Kolkata fire: Trivedi
20 August 2026
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Bodies of Bangladeshis killed in Kolkata hotel fire to be repatriated: Shama Obaed
19 August 2026
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Grand reception awaits if Tarique visits India
19 August 2026
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Bangladesh, Qatar to form JWGs on energy and finance
18 August 2026
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India wants ‘constructive, forward-looking’ ties with Bangladesh: MEA
18 August 2026
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ASEAN secy-general to support Bangladesh's bid to be sectoral partner
Secretary General of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn has assured of extending full support to Bangladesh's endeavor of becoming the Sectoral Dialogue Partner (SDP) of ASEAN..Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen held a meeting with Dr Kao Kim Hourn in Jakarta, Indonesia on the sidelines of the 30th AS
18 July 2023
Dhaka keen to host second BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat
Dhaka expressed interest to host the second BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat while foreign minister Dr. AK Abdul Momen led Bangladesh delegation to the first BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat in Bangkok on Monday..The first ever Retreat was attended by all the Foreign Ministers of BIMST
18 July 2023
EU delegation sits with EC officials
A technical team of European Union Exploratory Mission during a meeting with Election Commission officials enquired about Bangladesh’s election laws and the process of resolving electoral disputes.
18 July 2023
Attack on Hero Alom: Govt clueless about how it happened
The government is embarrassed by Monday’s attack on Ashraful Hossain Alom and is trying to find out who instigated the assault and why, sources said.
18 July 2023
Momen urges Indonesia to play proactive role in Rohingya repatriation
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has urged Indonesia, as a current ASEAN chair, to play more proactive role by involving ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance to expedite the speedy, safe dignified and voluntary repatriation of Rohingyas..He made the appeal while held a b
18 July 2023
Foreign minister seeks to expand economic ties with Singapore
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has informed his Singaporean counterpart Dr Vivian Balakrishnan that Bangladesh's Special Economic Zones (SEZ) and High-Tech Parks might be lucrative options for Singapore to invest in..He also requested Singapore to import state of the art quality pharma
18 July 2023
EU team meets EC officials, enquires about polls laws, dispute resolution
A technical team of European Union Exploratory Mission during a meeting with Election Commission officials enquired about Bangladesh’s election laws and the process of resolving electoral disputes
18 July 2023
Maitree power plant, Khulna-Mongla rail line to be opened during PM's India visit
The Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant-2, the 65km Khulna-Mongla Port Rail Link, and the Akhaura-Agartala Rail Link are expected to be inaugurated when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visits India to attend the 18th G20 Summit in September..Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma s
18 July 2023
Momen proposes emergency relief fund
Bangladesh has proposed creating an emergency relief fund for BIMSTEC that may address the contingencies resulting from public health pandemic, natural disasters and humanitarian crisis
17 July 2023
Come to Bangladesh with bigger investment
President Mohammed Shahabuddin today urged South Korean businesses to come with bigger investments in Bangladesh taking advantage of its investment-friendly environment
17 July 2023
Newly appointed Swiss Ambassador presents credentials to president
Newly appointed Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Reto Renggli today presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at the Bangabhaban
17 July 2023
EU team seeks views on ways to ensure fair polls
The European Election Exploratory Mission yesterday met civil society members and wanted to know their opinions on how the next parliamentary election can be held in a free, fair, peaceful and inclusive manner.
16 July 2023
EU delegation to sit with AL, BNP, JP today
The visiting Election Exploratory Mission of the European Union will hold meetings with the ruling Awami League, BNP, Jatiya Party and several other political parties today.
14 July 2023
Bangladesh proposes parliamentary caucus on climate change
Bangladesh, at a high-profile parliamentary roundtable hosted by the Bangladesh High Commission, London at the UK House of Lords, has proposed the creation of a parliamentary caucus on climate change ahead of the COP28 in Dubai later this year
14 July 2023
US Under Secretary Uzra Zeya discusses rights issues with civil society leaders
US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya has wanted to know from the civil society leaders about the protection of human rights defenders and trade union leaders
13 July 2023
France for working with Bangladesh on climate-oriented projects
France has expressed interest to work closely with Bangladesh in order to streamline their climate-related projects as the European country considers tackling climate change as their number one priority
13 July 2023
US wants talks for sake of free, fair polls
Washington wants dialogue between political parties for a free, fair, and peaceful election, said Uzra Zeya, the visiting under secretary of state for civilian security, democracy, and human rights.
13 July 2023
EU Team’s Sylhet Visit: Law and order, political situation came up for talks
A seven-member Election Exploratory Mission of the European Union visited Sylhet yesterday to discuss with senior officials the overall political and law and order situation in the district.
13 July 2023
Golam Sarwar appointed Saarc secretary general
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today announced the appointment of Md Golam Sarwar, the serving Bangladeshi ambassador to Malaysia, as the next secretary general of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc)
13 July 2023
US wants proper probe into Shahidul’s murder, no discussion on caretaker govt: Law minister
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq today said that the visiting US delegation sought a proper investigation into the killing of labour leader Shahidul Islam
13 July 2023