Developed nations doing little to help

Bangladesh is facing massive losses and damages due to climate change, but the industrialised countries are doing little to help the country address its needs, said Ian Fry, UN special rapporteur on human rights and climate change .
15 September 2022

PM leaves for UK to attend queen’s funeral

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday left Dhaka for the UK en route  to New York to attend the 77th session of the United Nations General  Assembly.
15 September 2022

PM reaches London to attend Queen's funeral

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in the UK’s capital this evening (September 15, 2022).
15 September 2022

EU concerned over escalating protest-centered violence in Bangladesh

The European Union has expressed concerns about escalating protest-related violence in Bangladesh.
15 September 2022

UNGA speech: PM to focus on Rohingya reparation

Quick repatriation of the Rohingyas, price hike of food and fuel caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and climate change will be the priorities of prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s speech at the UN General Assembly.
14 September 2022

"PM's Hasina India visit extremely successful in all areas"

Outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Kumar Doraiswami has described Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent India visit as "extremely successful" with "very strong deliverables" in all areas of important cooperation from trade, and connectivity to water sharing.
14 September 2022

PM Hasina to attend state funeral of Queen in London

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London, said Foreign Minister Abdul Momen.
14 September 2022

PM to highlight challenges developing countries face in achieving SDGs at UNGA: Momen

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is likely to highlight the challenges that developing countries have to face in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) giving utmost importance to multilateralism while delivering her speech at the UNGA on September 23, 2022.
14 September 2022

“India to take steps to notify Bangladesh if it halts sugar, onion export”

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (September 14, 2022) said the Indian government will take steps to notify Bangladesh in advance if they halt exports of any essentials such as sugar, onions, ginger and garlic.
14 September 2022

ICAO Election: EU states seek Dhaka’s support against Moscow

The European Union and its like-minded countries have sought Bangladesh’s support against Russia in the upcoming election to the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
13 September 2022

Peter Haas for growing defence ties with Dhaka

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas told Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday that the US looks forward to growing its defence cooperation with Bangladesh.
13 September 2022

PM’s recent visit to India adds significant momentum to bilateral relations: Momen

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said if Bangladesh and India can work together, it would be beneficial for the people of the two countries and will contribute in bringing peace and prosperity in the region as a whole.
13 September 2022

India-Bangladesh relations to be strengthened based on goodwill: Draupadi Murmu

Indian President Draupadi Murmu today said that relations between Bangladesh and India would be further strengthened in the coming days based on goodwill, trust, understanding and mutual respect.
13 September 2022

Bangladesh among 9 guest nations being invited to next G20 summit

Bangladesh is among the nine guest countries which will be invited by India as the President of the G20 developing and developed countries to the next summit of G20 developed and developing countries to be held in New Delhi in September next year.
13 September 2022

Look forward to growing defence cooperation with Bangladesh: US envoy after meeting PM

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today met with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
13 September 2022

EU seeks Bangladesh’s support against Russia in ICAO elections

European Union and like-minded countries sought Bangladesh’s support against Russia in the upcoming elections of the International Civil Aviation Organisation Elections during September 27-October 7.
13 September 2022

Ensure free speech ahead of next polls

Acting UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif has urged the Bangladesh government to ensure freedom of expression and peaceful assembly ahead of the next general election.
12 September 2022

Fighting in Myanmar: Dhaka wants to end border tensions thru discussions

Bangladesh wants to avert any tensions along its border with Myanmar through dialogue amid raging internal conflicts in Rakhine state.
12 September 2022

Bangladesh asks Qatar for more LNG

Amid rising prices of fuel, Bangladesh has requested Qatar to export LNG to it so it can meet the demand for industrial growth in the country.
12 September 2022

PM congratulates King Charles III, looks towards further excellent friendship

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (September 12, 2022) extended her heartiest felicitations to King Charles III on his accession to the throne.
12 September 2022