Reports of secy’s departure: Unease grips foreign ministry

A sense of uncertainty prevails in the foreign ministry over reports that Secretary Jashim Uddin will be removed.
18 May 2025

‘Job scam’: 33 Bangladeshis sue Malaysian firm, govt for Tk 4.8cr

The case was filed with the High Court in the Malaysian city of Shah Alam
18 May 2025

Bangladeshis in fear amid Tripoli unrest

Around 10,000 Bangladeshi nationals, along with embassy officials, have been living in fear in the Libyan capital Tripoli and surrounding suburbs, as heavy fighting between government forces and armed militias has continued over the past several days.
15 May 2025

Rohingyas cast into sea by Indian navy ‘alarming’

Alarmed by “credible reports” of Rohingya refugees being forced off an Indian navy vessel into the Andaman Sea last week, a UN expert has begun an inquiry into such “unconscionable, unacceptable acts”.
15 May 2025

Dhaka, Tokyo outline areas of cooperation ahead of CA’s visit

Bangladesh and Japan yesterday outlined future areas of cooperation between the two countries, ahead of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus' upcoming visit to Japan, as both sides look to take the relationship to new heights.
15 May 2025

11 Bangladeshis return from India after serving jail terms for illegal entry

Most had been trafficked and jailed for up to nine months, says a diplomat
15 May 2025

Death of migrants in KSA: HRW calls for investigation, compensation

A Human Rights Watch investigation found that migrant workers from Bangladesh, India and Nepal have died in gruesome yet avoidable workplace-related accidents in Saudi Arabia.
14 May 2025

Bangladesh high commissioner to India to present credentials tomorrow

The diplomat will meet the Indian president in New Delhi at a formal function
14 May 2025

Bangladesh, Japan to hold 6th FOC in Tokyo Thursday

Foreign Ministry's Secretary (East) Nazrul Islam is expected to lead the Bangladesh delegation, while Japan will be represented by its Senior Deputy Foreign Minister Akihiro Tsukii
13 May 2025

Foreign ministry tells India to stop push-ins

Bangladesh has called on India to immediately stop the recent push-in of people across the border, warning that such actions pose risks to security and undermine mutual understanding.
13 May 2025

Mutual visa waiver agreement with Egypt soon: home adviser

Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today said a mutual visa waiver agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders between Bangladesh and Egypt will be signed soon
13 May 2025
13 May 2025

Yunus commends Modi, Shehbaz on ceasefire deal

"I most sincerely commend Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan for agreeing to a ceasefire with immediate effect and to engage in talks."
10 May 2025

China not involved in ‘aid corridor’

China is not involved in the “humanitarian corridor” initiative being discussed for sending aid by the UN to Rakhine State, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen.
8 May 2025

CA hails UAE investment proposals

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday expressed his gratitude to the United Arab Emirates for the significant progress made towards resuming visa issuance for Bangladeshi nationals. He also welcomed investment proposals from the country in various sectors.
7 May 2025

Dhaka wants Rohingya role in Rakhine’s leadership

Bangladesh wants the Arakan Army, which now controls 80 percent of Rakhine state, to have Rohingya representation in Rakhine’s leadership as one of the conditions for providing humanitarian channel to send aid there, said National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman.
6 May 2025

ICT, Energy, Infrastructure: Dhaka calls for Canadian investment

Bangladesh has sought Canadian investment in potential sectors such as ICT, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, engineering, and renewable energy.
6 May 2025

Engage more in politics

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged young people to participate more in political activities to translate their dreams into reality and bring meaningful changes to society.
6 May 2025

Bangladesh, Italy agree to combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling

2,589 Bangladeshis arrived in Italy during January and February of 2025
6 May 2025

Touhid concerned over escalating tensions between Pakistan, India

Both sides reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-Bangladesh bilateral relations and emphasised the need for maintaining regular high-level engagements
5 May 2025