US lauds Bangladesh among others participating in Covid Global Action Plan

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen participated in the virtual Covid-19 Global Action Plan (GAP) Foreign Ministerial Meeting convened by US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken on Wednesda
8 February 2023

‘Bangladeshis key drivers of development’

UN Secretary General’s SDG Advocate and Belgian Queen Mathilde yesterday concluded her three-day visit to Bangladesh, highlighting the importance of building resilient communities and leaving no one behind.
8 February 2023

Belgium queen commends Bangladesh’s progress

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her government is making all-out efforts to implement the agendas of the Sustainable Development Goals in the country.
8 February 2023

Sarah Cooke new British envoy

Sarah Cooke has been appointed new British high commissioner to Bangladesh in succession to Robert Chatterton Dickson.
8 February 2023

Peter Haas gives reception to 5 winners of US State Dept Awards

"It is an honour for me to celebrate this occasion with people who have demonstrated such courage and dedication in fighting for what is right"
8 February 2023

Belgian Queen Mathilde concludes Bangladesh visit

During her visit, Queen Mathilde saw UN's programmatic work covering several sustainable development goals including climate action, gender equality, decent work and economic growth, responsible consumption and production, and quality education.
8 February 2023

Sarah Cooke next UK High Commissioner to Bangladesh

Sarah Catherine Cooke is now head of South East Asia Department of FCDO where she has been working since 2020.
8 February 2023

Belgium Queen visits Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar

She is on a three-day visit to Bangladesh in her capacity as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) advocate.
7 February 2023

Data Protection Act: Sweeping comments shouldn't be made

Law Minister Anisul Huq today said sweeping comments should not be made about the proposed Data Protection Act and the law will be formulated following due procedures.
6 February 2023

Turkey earthquake: Dhaka in touch with Ankara mission

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka is in touch with the Embassy of Bangladesh in Ankara though it is "less likely" that any Bangladesh citizen would be affected due to the earthquake considering its location, said a spokesperson today.
6 February 2023

Queen Mathilde of Belgium arrives in Dhaka

Mathilde, the Queen of Belgium, arrived in Dhaka this morning on a three-day working visit to Bangladesh in her capacity as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) advocate.
6 February 2023

US official's Bangladesh visit called off

US Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Kara C McDonald has shelved her planned visit to Bangladesh.
5 February 2023

Queen Mathilde of Belgium arrives today

Mathilde, the Queen of Belgium, is scheduled to arrive here today on a three-day working visit to Bangladesh in her capacity as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) advocate.
5 February 2023

Energy storage key to reaching “decarbonisation” goals: EU envoy

Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley today said energy storage is a key instrument to reach Bangladesh's ambitious "decarbonisation" goals to ensure a reliable and uninterrupted power supply for all.
5 February 2023

Malaysia expresses interest in recruiting 'security guards' from Bangladesh

Malaysia today expressed its interest in recruiting "security guards" from Bangladesh.
5 February 2023

US has concerns over Data Protection Act, other media regulations: Haas

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today said a "Smart Bangladesh" needs greater economic connectivity to take its place as a leader on the world stage and strict media regulations do not help her in that regard.
5 February 2023

Dhaka wants apology from Pakistan first for strengthening ties

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said Bangladesh wants Pakistan to "seek apology publicly with a formal announcement" for the atrocities perpetrated against unarmed Bangalees in 1971.
5 February 2023

Sri Lanka may start repaying $200m loan to Bangladesh from Sept: Momen

Bangladesh is expected to get back the money, which was borrowed by Sri Lanka, from September this year as the country's economic situation is improving.
5 February 2023

Migration to Malaysia: Expat welfare minister expects changes to labour MoU

Amendments to some aspects of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysia on labour cooperation can ease the process of sending migrant workers, Expatriates' Welfare Minister Imran Ahmad said today..He also said, "This [Malaysia] government is new. There will be significant changes
5 February 2023

'Apologise for '71 atrocities'

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said Pakistan should formally apologise to Bangladesh for the atrocities it unleashed on the unarmed Bangalees in 1971.
4 February 2023