PM leaving for Maldives tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will leave here for Male, the capital of Maldives, tomorrow on a two-day official visit, at the invitation of Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
21 December 2021

US Senate confirms new envoy to Bangladesh

The US Senate has confirmed Peter D Haas, a career diplomat, as the ambassador to Bangladesh.
19 December 2021

Bangladesh may sign prisoner transfer treaty with Maldives during PM’s visit

Bangladesh is likely to sign a prisoner transfer agreement with the Maldives during the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to the archipelagic country.
19 December 2021

France’s economic, political ties with Bangladesh seeing a boost: Outgoing envoy tells PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said she was happy with the discussions and outcomes of her recent visit to France, and hoped that it will sustain the momentum in the coming years.
19 December 2021

Peter D Haas appointed new US Ambassador to Bangladesh

The US has appointed Peter D Haas as the new ambassador to Bangladesh, according to a statement from the Congress.
19 December 2021

'US lectures on humanity while sheltering Bangabandhu's killer'

Lecturing on humanity does not befit the United States since it has been sheltering a convicted killer, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said today.
18 December 2021

A bond forged with blood, sacrifice in ‘71

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind yesterday said his country would remain closely connected with its Bangladeshi friends to jointly achieve development and prosperity.
17 December 2021

Fighting Covid: Boris Johnson thanks British Bangladeshis

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has thanked the British Bangladeshis for everything they have done in their struggle against Covid and said they look forward to the next 50 years of friendship between Britain and Bangladesh.
17 December 2021

Kovind leaves for India wrapping up 3-day Bangladesh visit

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind wrapped up his three-day state visit to Bangladesh today.
17 December 2021

Indian President Kovind inaugurates renovated Ramna Kali Temple

Visiting Indian President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the newly renovated building of the Ramna Kali Temple in the capital today.
17 December 2021

Momen likes Blinken’s ‘positivity’

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said he liked the positive tone of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during their telephone call on Wednesday evening.
16 December 2021

UN agencies congratulate Bangladesh

The UN agencies have congratulated Bangladesh for its massive success in the last 50 years. They committed to support the country in fighting the future challenges of inequality.
16 December 2021

US Secretary of State Blinken spoke positively, says Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said that he liked the positive tone in which US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke during a telephone call last evening.
16 December 2021

Momen, Blinken discussed importance of human rights, agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation: US

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reaffirmed America's long-standing partnership with Bangladesh in development, economic growth, and security.
16 December 2021

Indian President Kovind hold talks with President Hamid

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind yesterday held delegation-level talks with President Abdul Hamid discussing a range of issues of common interest, including trade and connectivity.
15 December 2021

US should not advise others on democracy

The US has no right to advise other countries about democracy, as its own democracy is now under threat, said Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud yesterday.
15 December 2021

US Secretary of State Blinken calls Momen

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen this evening, a foreign ministry official has said.
15 December 2021

Bangladesh doesn't treat anyone as minority: PM to Indian President

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today told the visiting Indian President that Bangladesh does not treat anyone as minority and that all Bangladeshis have equal rights as citizens.
15 December 2021

Indian President Kovind pays tribute to Bangabandhu at Dhanmondi 32

Visiting Indian President Ram Nath Kovind today placed wreath at National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar paying tributes to the brave hearts of the Liberation War of Bangladesh.
15 December 2021

Kovind arrives today on first Dhaka visit

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind is arriving in Dhaka today on a three-day visit to celebrate Bangladesh’s 50th Victory Day, Mujib Borsho and 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh.
14 December 2021