Joining Mecca pact could test Bangladesh’s foreign policy balancing act: Reuters
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Abdul Muhith appointed high commissioner to UK
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Danish support can help address Dhaka's water crisis: Moyeen
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Who are so bothered?
25 August 2026
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Xi Jinping congratulates Mirza Fakhrul
24 August 2026
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‘Who is so bothered that they won’t let me work?’: Humaiun Kobir on citizenship question
24 August 2026
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‘It has to work for them; it has to work for us’
23 August 2026
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India, Nepal, Maldives congratulate Fakhrul on election as president
22 August 2026
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Recalled Delhi statement fuels speculation over Tarique’s visit
22 August 2026
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Murmu congratulates Mirza Fakhrul, looks to strengthen Bangladesh-India ties
21 August 2026
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Pakistan keen to improve relations with Bangladesh: Envoy tells PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said South Asian nations should work together to eliminate the curse of hunger, poverty and illiteracy and for the wellbeing of the people in the region.
25 October 2021
Navy chief in India on 6-day official trip
Bangladesh Navy Chief Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal is on an official visit to India -- from October 23 to 29.
25 October 2021
Army chief returns from South Korea visit
Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed returned to Dhaka today from his visit to South Korea, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in press statement.
23 October 2021
India-Bangladesh relations witnessing golden era: Shringla
India and Bangladesh are going through a golden era as the relations between the two countries are now deeper than any other strategic partnership, Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said today.
23 October 2021
Macron writes to Hasina on exhibit of Marc Riboud’s Liberation War photos
French President Emmanuel Macron has written a letter expressing his elation to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina regarding the exhibition featuring Liberation War photos by renowned French photographer Marc Riboud.
21 October 2021
US announces $25m more Covid assistance for Bangladesh
The US government has announced an additional $25 million in urgent Covid-19 assistance to help Bangladesh expand its fight against the pandemic, including expansion of vaccinations.
20 October 2021
Stay firm in opposing targeted violence
The US Embassy in Bangladesh yesterday urged all to remain steadfast in opposing targeted violence and orchestrated hate.
19 October 2021
Freedom of religion is sacrosanct: US Embassy in Dhaka
The US Embassy in Dhaka issued a statement on recent communal violence in the country and expressed condolences to the families of the victims.
19 October 2021
Momen for early implementation of regional motor vehicle pact
Dhaka has underscored the need for the early implementation of BBIN (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal) motor vehicle pact for regional connectivity and cooperation with Kathmandu in the areas of energy and trade.
19 October 2021
Army Chief off to South Korea
Chief of Bangladesh Army, General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, left Dhaka last night for South Korea on a five-day official visit.
18 October 2021
‘Bangladesh, South Korea have great potential to further economic ties’
Ambassador of South Korea to Bangladesh Lee Jang-keun today stressed that the two countries have great potential to further develop mutually beneficial economic ties.
17 October 2021
Romania to recruit 40,000 foreign workers; Bangladesh to send more: Momen
Romania has decided to recruit around 40,000 foreign workers, paving the way for Bangladesh to send more workers to that country.
16 October 2021
India notes ‘some disturbing’ reports, lauds prompt govt action in Bangladesh
India today noted “some disturbing” reports about “attacks on religious gatherings” in Bangladesh but appreciated the “prompt” reaction of the government of the country to control the situation.
14 October 2021
Covid management: Japan praises Bangladesh’s achievement
Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ito Naoki, has highly appreciated Bangladesh’s achievement in Covid-19 management under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s leadership, terming it a “great achievement”.
14 October 2021
Momen offers Serbia to recruit Bangladeshi skilled, semi-skilled workers
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has highly praised the development journey of Bangladesh, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, despite challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
13 October 2021
PM seeks investment from Russia for Bangladesh’s jute sector
Laying emphasis on expanding the areas of cooperation between Bangladesh and Russia, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought Russian investment in Bangladesh’s jute sector.
13 October 2021
Bangladesh did better than India, Sweden in combating Covid: UNFPA envoy
UNFPA Country Representative Dr Asa Torkelsson today said Bangladesh has performed better than Sweden, and even India, in combating Covid-19.
12 October 2021
Teen girl takes over Swedish Embassy in Bangladesh for a day
Runa, a youth activist and community volunteer promoting girls’ rights, took over the Swedish Embassy in Bangladesh for a day on Monday to advocate for girls’ rights, equal opportunities, and equal chances for girls.
11 October 2021
Bangladesh to construct Buddhist monastery in Nepal
Bangladesh has signed an agreement with Lumbini Development Trust for the construction of a Buddhist monastery in Lumbini, Nepal.
8 October 2021
British high commissioner to Bangladesh calls on army chief
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson has called on Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed at the Army Headquarters.
8 October 2021