“Bilateral relations to upgrade into ‘Strategic Partnership’ during PM’s visit to Japan”

Bangladesh and Japan expect to elevate bilateral relations to ‘Strategic Partnership’ level during the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Japan scheduled for November 29 to December 1 this year.
27 October 2022

“Human trafficking a social cancer tarnishing Bangladesh’s image”

Human trafficking is like a social cancer that not only jeopardises the lives of individuals but also the prospects of their families and tarnish the image of the country, said Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen today.
27 October 2022

Incoming Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma calls on President

The new Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, today presented his credentials to President Md Abdul Hamid.
27 October 2022

Saudi Arabia to sign security cooperation with Bangladesh: Foreign ministry official  

Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh are going to sign security cooperation deal during the visit of the Saudi deputy minister.
26 October 2022

India not China’s strategic rival

China does not want any armed race in the Bay of Bengal region, rather roots for a peaceful environment for development, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Li Jiming, yesterday.
26 October 2022

“Bangladesh could use Saudi help to meet energy needs”

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today (October 26, 2022) said Bangladesh needs a brotherly gesture from Saudi Arabia in meeting its energy needs amid supply disruptions and hike in fuel prices amid Russia-Ukraine war.
26 October 2022

China is working silently over Rohingya issue: Li Jiming

China wants a “peaceful and stable” Bangladesh for continuing the pace of development, said Chinese Ambassador Li Jiming today (October 26, 2022).
26 October 2022

Painting exhibition “World Peace and Bangabandhu's Bangladesh” begins in Spain

A month-long exhibition titled “World Peace and Bangabandhu´s Bangladesh”, with the paintings of eminent painter Francisca Blázquez, began in Spain.
26 October 2022

Nepal to provide around 50MW electricity to Bangladesh: Envoy

Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari today (October 25, 2022) said Nepal will provide 40-50 megawatt electricity to Bangladesh at this moment and the volume would increase further after the completion of a mega project in their power sector.
25 October 2022

Looking forward to working closely: PM in greeting Rishi Sunak

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 25, 2022) greeted new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak saying she was looking forward to working closely with him in further strengthening “our long-standing political, economic, and strategic partnerships”.
25 October 2022

Qatar emir likely to visit Bangladesh after FIFA World Cup

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani​​​​​​​ is likely to visit Bangladesh after the World Cup football later this year.
25 October 2022

Iran to support Bangladesh with repatriation of Rohingyas: Envoy

Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Mansour Chavoshi said his country will support Bangladesh in the safe and dignified repatriation of Rohingyas to their homeland Myanmar.
25 October 2022

US-Bangla Ties: The Kennedys to visit Dhaka Oct 29-Nov 5

The family members of late US Senator Edward M Kennedy, who was a staunch advocate for Bangladesh’s Liberation War as opposed to the Nixon administration, will be visiting Bangladesh from October 29-November 5.
24 October 2022

UN, local partners conduct clean-up campaign

The UN, in collaboration with local partners, conducted a series of “clean-up campaigns” in Dhaka and Sylhet yesterday, to promote green cities, marking the 77th anniversary of UN Day.
24 October 2022

US to support Bangladesh for energy security

The US has promised to support Bangladesh to achieve its energy access goals, which include energy security and production of clean energy.
23 October 2022

Hasina congratulates China president on reelection as CPC general secy

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is also the president of ruling Awami League, today congratulated Chinese president Xi Jinping on his reelection as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China.
23 October 2022

US to support Bangladesh’s energy security goals: John Kerry

The US has promised support for Bangladesh’s energy security, clean energy and energy access goals, including the Clean EDGE Asia Initiative.
23 October 2022

Bangladesh-India ties: Media can help untangle complexities

The proactive, collaborative roles of media in Bangladesh and India can help address the complexities in their bilateral ties, said senior journalists from the two countries.
20 October 2022

Don’t use ‘labour weakness’ for political gains

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen wants international partners not to use “labour weaknesses”, if there are any, as a tool to achieve political gains, but help Bangladesh overcome them with generous support and financing.
19 October 2022

Keep your promise of Rohingya repatriation: Momen to Myanmar

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said Myanmar "should keep their promise" for the repatriation of the Rohingyas to their place of origin in Rakhine State.
17 October 2022