WB to grant Rohingyas in Bangladesh Tk 255cr as food aid: State Minister

The World Bank will provide a grant of Tk 255 crore for food aid to the forcibly displaced Rohingya community from Myanmar staying at Teknaf and Ukhiya in Cox's Bazar, said State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Enamur Rahman on Sunday.
5 June 2022

Rights situation: US can indeed raise concerns

Considering the robust partnership among the two countries, the US can raise concerns over various issues in Bangladesh, said Ned Price, spokesperson for the US State Department.
4 June 2022

Reject ‘Cold War mentality, bloc politics’

China has called upon the regional countries, including Bangladesh, to reject the “Cold War mentality and bloc politics”, uphold independence and safeguard true multilateralism.
3 June 2022

Carry out reforms in labour sector

The US yesterday urged Bangladesh to adopt a transparent regulatory environment and implement reforms in the labour sector to secure foreign investments.
3 June 2022

Bangladesh urges US to invest in clean energy, seeks trade preference  

Bangladesh has the potential to be a regional leader in digital trade, according to the United States.
3 June 2022

“Malaysia-Bangladesh had fruitful meeting on migrant issues”

Issues related to the welfare of migrant workers was discussed between Malaysia and Bangladesh, says Malaysian Human Resources Minister M Saravanan.
3 June 2022

Stockholm+50 Confce: Bangladesh seeks support to combat climate change

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has highlighted the plights of people displaced by the impacts of climate change and the need for addressing their
2 June 2022

China tells Bangladesh to "reject bloc politics"

A year after officially requesting Dhaka not to join the Quad alliance of India, US, Japan, and Australia, China has yet again warned Bangladesh to shun bloc politics.
2 June 2022

Ask US envoy about rights situation in his country

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has wondered why Bangladeshi journalists don’t ask the US ambassador about the human rights situation and the state of democracy in his country.
1 June 2022

“Ask the US Ambassador why they can’t stop extrajudicial killings there”

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today wondered why Bangladeshi journalists don’t question the US Ambassador on human rights situation and state of democracy in the USA.
1 June 2022

US has concerns over human rights, press freedom

Washington wants Dhaka to ensure accountability and reforms in Rab for lifting the sanctions imposed on the elite force on December 10 last year over potential human rights violations.
31 May 2022

Sanctions on Rab: US Ambassador gives clues on what Bangladesh can do

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas has said that there can be no excuse when it comes to democracy and human rights.
31 May 2022

Advise on how to buy Russian energy, wheat

Dhaka has sought Delhi’s suggestions on how to purchase energy and wheat from Russia.
30 May 2022

Bangladesh can't take Russian oil, wheat in fear of sanctions: Momen

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said Bangladesh is not taking oil from Russia in fear of sanctions.
30 May 2022

“Unfortunate, a shame”: Momen laments Teesta water deal remaining stalled

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has reiterated the importance of signing the Teesta water sharing agreement with India, saying it is “unfortunate” and “a shame” that the deal remains stuck for 11 years.
30 May 2022

Connectivity a priority

The foreign ministers of Bangladesh and India share a common vision of connecting South and Southeast Asia through regional water, rail and roadways projects, as well as through sharing energy, tourism and telecommunication networks.
28 May 2022

Making up for learning loss in Covid: Govt should take up nationwide programme

Unicef has recommended that the government prioritise a countrywide remedial programme for recovering the learning loss caused by 18 months of school closure amid the Covid pandemic.
28 May 2022

‘Myanmar’s precarious security situation causing delays in Rohingya repatriation’

Precarious security situation in Myanmar is causing delay in the repatriation of Rohingyas, said Bangladesh Permanent Representative to UN in New York, Ambassador Rabab Fatima.
27 May 2022

Momen leaves for Guwahati to attend river conference

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today (May 27, 2022) left for Guwahati to attend the third edition of international river conference titled, “NADI Conclave”, from May 28-29 that will be inaugurated by his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar.
27 May 2022

Bangladesh elected to all governing councils of UNESCAP

Bangladesh has been elected to the governing councils of all four regional institutions of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand.
27 May 2022