‘It has to work for them; it has to work for us’
23 August 2026
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Diplomacy
India, Nepal, Maldives congratulate Fakhrul on election as president
22 August 2026
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Diplomacy
Recalled Delhi statement fuels speculation over Tarique’s visit
22 August 2026
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Diplomacy
Murmu congratulates Mirza Fakhrul, looks to strengthen Bangladesh-India ties
21 August 2026
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Diplomacy
India withdraws notice that appeared to reveal preparations for Tarique Rahman’s visit
21 August 2026
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Diplomacy
China congratulates Fakhrul, seeks stronger ties with Bangladesh
20 August 2026
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Diplomacy
India will do ‘whatever needs to be done’ after Kolkata fire: Trivedi
20 August 2026
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Diplomacy
Bodies of Bangladeshis killed in Kolkata hotel fire to be repatriated: Shama Obaed
19 August 2026
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Diplomacy
Grand reception awaits if Tarique visits India
19 August 2026
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Diplomacy
Bangladesh, Qatar to form JWGs on energy and finance
18 August 2026
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Diplomacy
“Land boundary pact with Bangladesh reduces terrorism in India’s northeast part"
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said terrorist activities in the country’s northeast region have declined because of India’s strategic land boundary pact with Bangladesh.
2 October 2022
PM invites Saudi Crown Prince Salman to visit Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has invited Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to visit Bangladesh.
30 September 2022
Sanctions to stay until Rab is accountable, reformed
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas has said sanctions imposed on Rab and seven of its current and former officials for alleged human rights violations will remain in place until accountability is ensured and reforms are made.
29 September 2022
PM to visit Japan likely in November
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit Japan as the two countries celebrate the 50 years of diplomatic relationship this year.
29 September 2022
Want a stronger, long-term engagement with Bangladesh: Nordic ambassadors
Nordic ambassadors stationed in Dhaka have said their countries want to have a “stronger and sustainable” partnership with Bangladesh exploring scopes for greater collaboration on key fronts – climate, green transition, technology transfer, healthy oceans, gender equality; trade and investment – continuing the friendship for the coming 50 years and beyond.
29 September 2022
MoU with Bangladesh: Indian Cabinet approves withdrawing 153 cusecs of water from Kushiyara River
The Indian Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Bangladesh and India on withdrawal of up to 153 cusecs of water each by Bangladesh and India from the common river Kushiyara.
28 September 2022
Fair polls not possible amid violance
US Ambassador Peter Haas yesterday said free and fair elections could not happen amid political violent clashes like the ones that took place recently over political rallies and demonstrations in Bangladesh.
28 September 2022
Modi greets PM Hasina on her birthday, sends flower bouquet
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (September 28, 2022) greeted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her 76th birthday.
28 September 2022
US doesn’t support any political party; important to promote democracy now: Peter Haas
Promoting democracy is particularly important right now as Bangladesh is going for a parliamentary election, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter D Haas said today (September 28, 2022).
28 September 2022
Investors worry about instability
Foreign companies that are willing to invest in Bangladesh want security, not political violence or electoral instability, said US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas yesterday.
27 September 2022
“Any company considering business overseas wants certainty and security”
While there are many reasons for the US and other international companies to invest in Bangladesh, they also want security, not political violence and electoral instability, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas has said.
27 September 2022
Myanmar border tension: Beijing to talk to Naypyidaw
Beijing will ask Myanmar to stop violating Bangladesh’s territorial sovereignty and speed up the tripartite mechanism for Rohingya repatriation.
26 September 2022
Beijing to ask Myanmar to put an end to Bangladesh border violence
Beijing will ask Myanmar to stop violation of Bangladesh’s territorial sovereignty and speed up the tripartite mechanism for early Rohingya repatriation.
26 September 2022
Counter the propaganda against govt, country: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged Bangladeshi expatriates to strongly counter the propaganda spread from abroad against her government and Bangladesh.
25 September 2022
UN Resident Coordinator Lewis visits Dhakeshwari temple, hopes for peaceful Durga Puja celebrations
A team led by UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis today visited the Dhakeshwari Temple in the city, highlighting the importance of cultural diversity and harmony, and expressed hope for peaceful celebrations this year.
25 September 2022
Solve Rohingya crisis or it may fuel extremism
Calling upon the United Nations to play an effective role in solving the Rohingya crisis, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has warned that the problem may affect the security and stability of the entire region, and beyond if it persists.
24 September 2022
They talk the talk, but don’t walk the walk
A country of fertile and densely populated deltas, low-lying Bangladesh is among the most vulnerable nations in the world to climate change. But the urgency of the situation is not being matched by actions of countries responsible for emissions, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said.
24 September 2022
Bangladesh grew from a boat to cruise under PM Hasina’s leadership: Chinese ambassador
Planning Minister MA Mannan has sought stronger Chinese support for Rohingya repatriation which has been stuck for more than five years.
24 September 2022
"Saudi Arabia will always remain beside Bangladesh"
Saudi Arabia will always remain beside Bangladesh in various aspects in order to make its dream come true towards the development, Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa bin Yousef Al Duhailan said.
24 September 2022
Graduation from LDC - US can be ‘our most robust partner’: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has invited US investors to come to Bangladesh to tap into its liberal investment policy.
23 September 2022