Bangladesh and the US are set to hold a crucial dialogue in Dhaka tomorrow, the first of a series of bilateral meetings in the coming weeks, which will help determine the next course of relationship as the two nations celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relationship.

South Korea is looking at bringing in investments of major Korean brands like Samsung, Hyundai and Daewoo to Bangladesh in the areas of construction, engineering, electronics and automobiles as Bangladesh is improving its investment environment and expanding market base.

US Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland arrived in Dhaka on a three-day visit today.

Mayor of Washington DC Muriel Bowser has extended her heartfelt greetings to the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the country's 52nd Independence and National Day to be celebrated on March 26.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Bangladesh and India would continue to work together to realise the collective aspirations of their citizens.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis today appreciated Sheikh Hasina for her leadership in the socio-economic development of Bangladesh.

Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia have agreed to work together on boosting security cooperation in their respective regions and beyond as the geopolitical landscape is shifting following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 

Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen today said Bangladesh-India Maitri (friendship) is higher than the Himalayas and deeper than the ocean. 

Saudi Arabia will take all measures possible to stabilise oil prices in the global market, said Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud today following the first political consultation of the kingdom with Bangladesh.

Sanctions on Rapid Action Battalion and its top officials do not mean that the US does not want to build on its relationship with Bangladesh, which is based on shared values of human rights, democracy, security and development, said an embassy official.

Foreign diplomats applauded Bangladesh’s proactive policy of women empowerment, while also calling for continuing efforts that are imperative for sustainable development.

Newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today said Bangladesh is an important US partner and the bilateral relationship is "broad and dynamic".

A US official today said the bilateral ties between the US and Bangladesh are based on shared values of human rights, democracy, security and development, adding that the recent sanctions on Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have not clouded it.

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has arrived in Dhaka on a two-day visit for holding the first ever political dialogue.

German Ambassador to Bangladesh Achim Troster has advised Bangladeshi companies to prepare for challenges that may arise from 2023 when a German law comes into effect for enhanced human rights protection in supply chains.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam today rejected the recent Nikkei Asia report that claimed China is preparing to set up a maintenance facility in Bangladesh for surface-to-air missile systems it had supplied in 2011.

Bangladesh has sought investment opportunities for Bangladeshi entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan, a central Asian country rich in natural gas.

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander V. Mantytskiy has slammed a section of Bangladesh media for what he said  “biased approach” in their coverage of the situation in Ukraine and Russia.

In the wake of media reports that China is setting up a missile maintenance facility in Bangladesh, Chinese Ambassador Li Jiming yesterday denied any such plan.

Swiss President Ignazio Cassis greeted Bangladesh President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the occasion of 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries yesterday.