UN human rights office in Dhaka: Focus will be on human rights only

The mission of the UN Human Rights Office in Bangladesh will focus on addressing serious human rights abuses and will not pursue any agenda outside the country’s established legal, social, and cultural framework, the Chief Adviser’s Office said yesterday.
19 July 2025

Push-ins: India ignoring established protocol

No border guard force has the right to shoot and kill someone who violates the law along the border, said Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain.
16 July 2025

Bangladesh sends mangoes to South Asian leaders as diplomatic gesture

Adviser Touhid is extending the gesture to the foreign ministers of these nations, as well
14 July 2025

Canada for signing FIPA with Bangladesh to boost investment

Canada's Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) for Indo-Pacific Branch Weldon Epp said this while paying a courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday
13 July 2025

Yunus sending Haribhanga mangoes to Modi

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is sending the famous Haribhanga mangoes to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a gesture seen as a sign of the interim government’s willingness to normalise ties with its largest neighbour.
13 July 2025

Dhaka to work with KL to probe terrorism charges

Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, now in Kuala Lumpur, on Friday expressed concerns over the arrests of Bangladeshi nationals on charges of terrorism.
11 July 2025

Washington, Dhaka try to iron out key tariff issues

The second round of tariff negotiations between Bangladesh and the United States ended yesterday in Washington, DC, with both sides reviewing and debating key proposals.
11 July 2025

China backs govt’s reform initiatives

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed full support for Bangladesh’s interim government’s reform initiatives and pledged cooperation in key areas including trade, investment, medical tourism, and water management.
10 July 2025

Every country faces risks from militant attacks

Many incidents of political persecution and repression during the previous Awami League government's tenure were labelled as "militant activities" to divert attention, said US Chargé d'Affaires Megan Bouldin yesterday.
10 July 2025

China backs Bangladesh’s reform initiatives, pledges support in trade, investment

Both sides expressed confidence in the prospects of the bilateral ties
10 July 2025

Beijing eyes ‘concrete co-op’ with Dhaka, Islamabad: China envoy

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen yesterday said Beijing is working with Dhaka and Islamabad to implement the consensus reached during an informal meeting held recently among the three countries.
9 July 2025

Turkey's Defence Industry Agency chief calls on Yunus

They met Yunus at the state guest house Jamuna in the capital, according to the CA's press wing.
8 July 2025

Türkiye pledges support for Bangladesh’s defence industry development

Army chief, Turkish defence official discuss enhanced military cooperation, tech collaboration
8 July 2025

Bangladesh, Turkey affirm mutual cooperation for football development

During the meeting, both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in the development of football
4 July 2025

Bangladesh seeks to boost ties with Nepal: foreign secy

During the meeting, they discussed various areas of bilateral cooperation, including trade, commerce, hydropower and people-to-people contacts, according to the MoFA
4 July 2025

Bangladesh important partner of Japan in Asia: JICA top official tells CA

The chief adviser urged Japan to further strengthen its cooperation with Bangladesh
3 July 2025

Bangladesh stands firm in fight against terrorism

Says foreign secy during commemorative event honouring victims
1 July 2025

Yunus, Rubio pledge to deepen economic ties

Bangladesh and the United States yesterday pledged to deepen economic ties and reaffirmed commitment to a stable and peaceful Indo-Pacific region. 
30 June 2025

Dhaka claims ‘good progress’ in US tariff talks

Bangladesh has made “good progress” in consultations with US officials, with both sides working “seriously” to finalise a reciprocal tariff agreement swiftly, according to a statement from the Chief Adviser’s Office yesterday.
28 June 2025