The key function for the interim government is now to build consensus among political parties and ensure everybody is carried along in the process and elections, said Comfort Ero, president of the International Crisis Group.

The United States has said that it welcomes measures taken by Bangladesh’s interim government to ensure safety and security for all citizens.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are unlikely to hold a meeting on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit on April 2-4, putting a damper on the possibility of a thaw in the currently icy bilateral relationship between the two neighbouring countries.

Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin yesterday raised with Italy the issue of the backlog of visa applications, particularly of aspirant migrant workers

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the attacks on minorities, particularly Hindus, following August 5 last year were politically, not religiously, motivated.

Qatar has extended its full support to the reform agenda of Bangladesh's interim goverment, its Ambassador Seraya Ali Al-Qahtani said today

The two held an hour-long meeting, discussing issues of mutual interest

Labour and Employment Adviser Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hossain highlighted this commitment during the 353rd Governing Body Session of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) held yesterday

The statement is both misleading and damaging to the image and reputation of Bangladesh, says CA's press wing

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard yesterday said the situation in Bangladesh is a “major area of concern” for the United States, citing “the long-time persecution of religious minorities.”

The IEDCR director emphasised the importance of promoting climate resilience, health infrastructure and sustainable procurement practices on health, highlighting that this project will play a key role in achieving these goals

Chinese hospital chains urged to set up top clinics or build JV healthcare facilities in Bangladesh

Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen says ahead of Yunus' visit

Several civil society members who participated in the event held at a city hotel shared their view with the journalists after the programme

Says UN chief, as conflict across the border rages on

Says Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain at a joint media briefing with Guterres at a city hotel

The foreign ministry has initiated departmental action against Mohammad Harun Al Rashid, former Bangladesh ambassador to Morocco, for breaching discipline.

International NGOs operating in Bangladesh have made an urgent call for bold and decisive global action to secure a sustainable future for the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.

 Visiting United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres yesterday expressed his full support for the reform process initiated by Bangladesh’s interim government.

The Rohingyas are on the verge of a deep humanitarian crisis in the wake of cuts in aid, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned yesterday, calling for more funds from international donors.