Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today extended “warmest wishes” to her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and the people of India on the occasion of the country’s Republic Day and wrote, "We look forward to working with India in the next fifty years and beyond, towards realising the shared vision of building a peaceful and prosperous region."

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today hoped that there will be no impact on Bangladeshis joining peacekeeping missions as the United Nations (UN) takes peacekeepers after much considerations.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said the Bangabandhu Foundation is planning to hold events like seminars and workshops on the ideology and principles of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at 100 prominent universities across the world.

Awami League had appointed lobbyist to promote good governance and a positive image of Bangladesh, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said today.

Russia has congratulated Bangladesh on the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh-Russia diplomatic relations due tomorrow.

The government wants to expedite its efforts to brand Bangladesh across the world by highlighting the country’s areas of strength and make it a more attractive destination for trade and investment.

A delegation of British MPs reaffirmed their solidarity with the Rohingyas and assured them of remaining by their side with their legitimate demands for citizenship, security, and freedom of movement in Myanmar.

The European Union said on Friday it was re-establishing a physical presence in Afghanistan for humanitarian purposes, but stressed it was not formally recognising the Taliban-led administration.

The UN will look into the 12 human rights bodies’ call for banning Rab from its peacekeeping missions, UN secretary-general’s Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said yesterday.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said that it is the United States that trained Rab on their rules of engagement how to behave with people and how to interrogate.

US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Earl R Miller, is leaving Bangladesh today, after more than three-year tenure in Bangladesh. The global and regional politics, as well as the bilateral relationship, has undergone much change during this time. Miller has shared his views in an exclusive email interview with Porimol Palma of The Daily Star.

Outgoing US Ambassador Earl R Miller wants Dhaka and Washington DC to have honest and direct conversations on democracy, human rights, and rule of law as partnership of the two nations is indispensable not only for future prosperity and security but also for addressing global challenges.

Bangladesh wants to have greater interaction with ASEAN and become a Sectoral Dialogue Partner since there are vibrant trade relations with some of the countries of the southeast Asian regional bloc.

The newly appointed Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Lilly Nicholls arrived in Dhaka today.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today told the departing US Ambassador Earl R Miller that Bangladesh would remain open to foreign observers in the next parliamentary elections due in 2023.

The outgoing US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Earl R Miller, has discussed the importance of human rights and the rule of law, and enhancing cooperation on development, economic growth and security with Bangladesh.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said the Cambodian Chairmanship of Asean provides a great opportunity to facilitate safe and dignified return of the Rohingyas, now sheltered in Bangladesh, to Myanmar.

The government has decided to investigate the source of BNP’s lobbying money -- at least USD 3.75 million -- that they spent in the last several years to campaign against Bangladesh, said State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam today.

Bangladesh Navy Chief of Staff Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal is visiting Maldives and Sri Lanka as part of improving Bangladesh’s maritime cooperation with the two South Asian countries.

US sanctions on Rab and seven of its current and former officials were not meant to punish Bangladesh but to warn against the violation of human rights, Agriculture Minister Abdur Razzaque said today following a meeting with US Ambassador Earl Miller.