On Independence Day, Bangladesh receives greetings from China, US and Russia

Messages from top leaders and diplomats touch on friendship, history and cooperation with Dhaka
26 March 2026

No official Iran communication on Hormuz access, no ban on Bangladeshi ships either

Foreign ministry official says Bangladesh is not an enemy country and has no ships scheduled to pass through Hormuz in the next two months
26 March 2026

Bangladesh calls for global action against slavery, oppression

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman urges renewed global efforts addressing the UN
26 March 2026

Two Russian navy ships in Ctg on 4-day goodwill visit

Two Russian navy ships are on a four‑day goodwill visit to Bangladesh aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and creating new avenues for training and exchange of experience, said a statement by the Russian embassy in Dhaka yesterday.
26 March 2026

Singapore shows interest in faster FTA with Bangladesh, broader cooperation

Chargé d’affaires pays courtesy call on state minister for foreign affairs
25 March 2026

Indian President Murmu writes to Shahabuddin ahead of Independence Day, stresses closer ties

Pledges to work on advancing regional peace, stability and prosperity
25 March 2026

Dhaka urges global unity to combat racism

Bangladesh has called for stronger global unity to combat all forms of racial discrimination, particularly against migrant workers, at a high-level meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
25 March 2026

Two Russian Navy ships dock at Ctg Port

Begin four‑day goodwill visit to Bangladesh
24 March 2026

Trade deal with US will be discussed in and outside parliament: Shama Obaed

Govt will pursue recognition of the 1971 genocide following the introduction of a resolution in the US House, she says
24 March 2026

Khalilur likely to visit India in early April as Dhaka-Delhi ties thaw

The visit, if confirmed, would be his first since the BNP govt took office, amid renewed visa services, energy talks, and Dhaka’s push on extradition
24 March 2026

FM Khalilur urges global unity to combat racial discrimination

Bangladesh urges stronger action at UN meet, highlights injustices in Rakhine and Gaza
24 March 2026

Zubaida leaves for US to join Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition

Initiative aimed at helping children learn through safe use of tech
23 March 2026

India stresses neighbourhood-driven approach to Dhaka

Bangladesh envoy meets Jaishankar, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in Delhi
22 March 2026

Modi extends Eid greetings to PM Tarique, people of Bangladesh

May the bonds of friendship and camaraderie among the countries grow stronger, he says
19 March 2026

Bangladesh raises alarm over seafarers’ safety amid escalating Middle East conflict

Dhaka calls for lawful navigation and diplomacy as Strait of Hormuz tensions intensify
19 March 2026

Foreign minister, UNCTAD chief urge diplomatic solution to Middle East crisis

Khalilur Rahman, Rebeca Grynspan warn developing countries hit by energy disruptions, trade turmoil
17 March 2026

Meta must act against online incitement

Amnesty International has warned that Bangladesh could face serious human rights abuses unless Meta, the parent company of Facebook, takes timely and effective action to address harmful content on its platform.
17 March 2026

Religious freedom: US panel urges sanctions on RSS, RAW

A US federal government commission has recommended that the US impose targeted sanctions on the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for the worsening of religious freedom in India.
17 March 2026

Strengthen human rights

Nine international rights bodies have urged Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to prioritise sweeping reforms to strengthen human rights protections in Bangladesh, warning that the new government faces a critical moment to shape the country’s democratic future.
17 March 2026

Bangladesh seeks Russia’s support for UNGA presidency

Notes that partnership continues to expand in areas such as energy, trade and investment, science and technology, education and skilled migration
15 March 2026