Impose global arms embargo on Myanmar military

Human rights group Fortify Rights has called for the UN Security Council to urgently convene an open session and pass a binding resolution, imposing a global arms embargo on the Myanmar military.
12 May 2022

‘We see more opportunity, less challenge’

The current global geopolitical situation is creating more opportunities rather than challenges for South Korea and Bangladesh for closer collaboration due to their deep relationship, said Ambassador Lee Jang-keun yesterday.
12 May 2022

Current global geopolitical situation favourable for closer Dhaka-Seoul relations: Envoy

The current global geopolitical situation is creating more opportunities than challenges for South Korea and Bangladesh for closer collaboration as the two nations seek to have their relations deep and comprehensive, said South Korean Ambassador Lee Jang-Keun today (May 12, 2022).
12 May 2022

Bangladesh not in any Chinese debt trap

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming yesterday told reporters that Bangladesh was not in any Chinese debt trap.
11 May 2022

Bangladesh not in any Chinese debt trap, Ambassador reiterates

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming today (May 11, 2022) reiterated that Bangladesh is not in any Chinese debt trap.
11 May 2022

Road to be named after Bangabandhu in Bulgaria

Bangladesh and Bulgaria have decided to name a street in Sofia after the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh MujiburRahman and a road in Dhaka after the forefather of the Bulgarian National Revival St Paisiy Hilendarski.
11 May 2022

Gwyn Lewis appointed UN Resident Coordinator of Bangladesh

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Gwyn Lewis of Ireland as the new UN resident coordinator in Bangladesh, with the host government’s approval.
11 May 2022

BTRC’s draft for digital platforms may discourage investment: US Ambassador

US Ambassador Peter Haas yesterday said the proposed regulation on data protection and governing online contents could force digital businesses to reconsider investment plans in Bangladesh.
10 May 2022

US may influence ASEAN to press Myanmar take back Rohingyas: Momen

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has stressed that the US may influence the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members to persuade the Myanmar government to stop atrocities on its nationals and take the Rohingyas back to their land.
9 May 2022

Romanian consulate in Dhaka begins issuing visas

The Romanian consulate in Dhaka has started issuing visas to Bangladeshis.
9 May 2022

Bangladesh-US Ties: US Congress commemorates 50th anniversary

The US Congress recently introduced a bipartisan resolution, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Bangladesh-US diplomatic relations.
6 May 2022

Dhaka, Delhi to work together for regional dev

Bangladesh and India will work together to strengthen regional cooperation and development -- an initiative that comes in the wake of Russia-Ukraine crisis and Covid-19 pandemic that have seriously affected the supply chains and disrupted economies.
5 May 2022

Energy sector: India to step up co-op with neighbours

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said India will take lead in structuring partnership for production, transmission and trade of energy, especially hydropower, between Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal.
28 April 2022

Saida Muna ‘Diplomat of the Year’

Bangladesh High Commissioner to the UK Saida Muna Tasneem has received the prestigious Diplomat of the Year 2022 Award by the Diplomat Magazine, UK.
28 April 2022

Bangladesh most important in India's 'Neighbourhood First Policy': Jaishankar

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today stressed that Bangladesh features as the most important country in the Indian Foreign Policy objectives of “Neighbourhood First Policy”.
28 April 2022

If connectivity is increased, India's northeast can have access to Ctg port: PM tells Jaishankar

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (April 28, 2022) emphasized the importance of improving connectivity between Bangladesh and India for mutual benefit, saying that steps have been initiated to reopen various cross-border roads between the two nations that were closed in 1965.
28 April 2022

India declines to comment on Momen 'seeking help with Rab sanctions'

India today declined to make a comment on whether Bangladesh requested to intervene on its behalf over US sanctions on Rab.
28 April 2022

Indian foreign minister Jaishankar in Dhaka

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has arrived in Dhaka this (April 28, 2022) afternoon.
28 April 2022

UK magazine names Bangladesh envoy Saida Muna ‘Diplomat of the Year’

Bangladesh High Commissioner to the UK, Saida Muna Tasneem, has received the prestigious ‘Diplomat of the Year 2022 Award’ by the renowned Diplomat Magazine in London.
28 April 2022

Commentary by Mahfuz Anam: What sort of a mindset is it?

Our foreign minister announced on Tuesday that he sought India’s assistance in lifting the sanctions against Rab.
27 April 2022