Diplomacy

Passing clouds, storms cannot erase sunshine of Dhaka-Delhi ties: MJ Akbar

UNB, Dhaka

7 HOUR(s) • Diplomacy

British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke statement on Israel Gaza war

October 7 attack can’t justify Israel’s actions in Gaza, West Bank: British high commissioner

Star Online Report

4 October 2026 • Diplomacy

EU wants deeper, more balanced economic ties with Bangladesh: Miller

Star Online Report

4 October 2026 • Diplomacy

Dinesh Trivedi spoke at a panel discussion titled “Power and Prudence” at the Bay of Bengal Conversation 2026, being held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon in Dhaka. Photo: Star

India had ‘hardly any choice’ but to receive Hasina in 2024: Dinesh Trivedi

Star Online Report

3 October 2026 • Diplomacy

President seeks more Chinese investment, cooperation on dignified Rohingya return

BSS, Dhaka

30 September 2026 • Diplomacy

PM’s India visit depends on ‘conducive environment’

UNB, Dhaka

30 September 2026 • Diplomacy

Jamaat chief thanks outgoing Chinese envoy for his role in improving relations between parties

Star Online Report

29 September 2026 • Diplomacy

At the meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s Office at the Bangladesh Secretariat, Yao congratulated the prime minister on his participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Photo: PMO

Tarique, outgoing Chinese envoy discuss trade, Rohingya crisis

Star Online Report

28 September 2026 • Diplomacy

Washington leaves Hasina issue to Dhaka, Delhi

Tanim Ahmed

27 September 2026 • Diplomacy

PM Tarique arrives in Dubai en route to Dhaka

BSS, Dubai

27 September 2026 • Diplomacy

Bangladesh buying Eurofighter Typhoon jets

BAF to get Eurofighter Typhoon jets

The Bangladesh Air Force yesterday signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Italian aerospace company Leonardo S.p.A for the acquisition of Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft.

9 December 2025

Tangail Saree wins UNESCO heritage status

The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognised Bangladesh’s Tangail Saree weaving industry as an intangible cultural heritage.

9 December 2025

Bangladesh and India swap detained fishermen

79 fishermen and four fishing boats exchanged, foreign ministry says

9 December 2025

Unesco recognises Tangail saree weaving as intangible cultural heritage

This is Bangladesh’s 6th standalone registration and second in four years, foreign ministry says

9 December 2025

31 deported from US were ‘shackled for 60 hours’

Thirty-one Bangladeshis were sent back from the US yesterday, with several of them saying they were kept in handcuffs and shackles for nearly 60 hours before being flown to Dhaka.

8 December 2025

Hasina’s stay in India is her call

Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s stay in India is her personal decision, influenced by the circumstances that led her to the country, said Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

6 December 2025

India seeks strong, mutually beneficial ties with Bangladesh: envoy

Indian High Commission said Maitri Diwas commemorates the day in 1971 when India recognised Bangladesh as a sovereign and independent state

6 December 2025

Experts call for stronger Bangladesh-China cooperation in healthcare, education

They're the foundation for a country's prosperity, Chinese embassy official says

4 December 2025

Mexico and Bangladesh form Parliamentary Friendship Group in Mexican Parliament

Friendship Group launched as both countries mark 50 years of diplomatic ties

3 December 2025

Envoys call for press freedom ahead of polls

End impunity for crimes against journalists, they say

3 December 2025

Bangladesh can ‘reset the narrative’ with credible polls

Bangladesh has a chance to reset the narrative with credible and professionally run elections, European Union Ambassador in Dhaka Michael Miller said yesterday.

2 December 2025

Modi wishes Khaleda quick recovery

Expressing deep concern over BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is ready to extend all possible support in any way it can.

1 December 2025

‘Our progress and prosperity interconnected’

Shared sacrifices by Bangladesh and India during the 1971 Liberation War continue to emotionally connect the two nations and inspire their growing relationship, said Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma yesterday.

1 December 2025

Bangladesh to import 20MW more from Nepal

Bangladesh has decided to import an additional 20MW of hydroelectricity from Nepal, building on the existing arrangement under which the country buys 40MW for six months between June and November.

29 November 2025