Bangladesh, China to work closer than ever

Bangladesh Ambassador to China Nazmul Islam and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Sun Weidong reiterated their countries’ commitment in a meeting held at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing today
20 February 2025

Dhaka, Delhi agree to establish good working relations: Touhid

“We agreed that we need to reach a good working relationship,” the adviser told reporters at the foreign ministry this afternoon, referring to his recent meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Muscat, Oman
20 February 2025

Italy reaffirms support for Bangladesh's political, economic reforms

Maria Tripodi, vice minister for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, today reaffirmed firm support of the Italian government for the Bangladesh interim government in its efforts to carry forward the ongoing reform initiatives
19 February 2025

‘Fair share of water a right, not charity’

Tens of thousands of people converged on dried-up riverbeds of the Teesta as a 48-hour demonstration demanding a fair share of water from India and implementation of a government master plan to save the river continued yesterday.
18 February 2025

Teesta project: Beijing ready to support Dhaka

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, has said that his country is ready to assist Bangladesh in implementing the Teesta river water management project if Dhaka wants.
18 February 2025

Bhutan seeks joint venture with Bangladesh on hydropower: envoy

During his four-year-long stay in Dhaka, the relationship between the two countries deepened with both nations exploring new avenues to boost ties, says Bhutanese ambassador
18 February 2025

Bangladesh wants deeper ties with Oman in energy sector: adviser Touhid

Meets foreign ministers of Oman, Qatar In Muscat
17 February 2025

Dhaka, Delhi for addressing challenges

Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar yesterday acknowledged the challenges facing bilateral relations and stressed the need for joint efforts to address them.
16 February 2025

Dhaka committed to boosting Indian Ocean partnership: foreign adviser

The foreign adviser said the Indian Ocean region is a crucial strategic area that links the Asia-Pacific and African regions, with profound economic, political and security significance
16 February 2025

Foreign adviser to meet Jaishankar on sidelines of Indian Ocean Conference

The conference, hosted jointly by the Indian foreign ministry and the Omani government, and organised by a Delhi-based think tank India Foundation
16 February 2025

Dhaka to remind Delhi about its request for Hasina’s extradition

Regarding the timing of the reminder, foreign ministry spokesperson Mohammad Rafiqul Alam said it will be sent when the leadership deems it appropriate
13 February 2025

Prof Yunus in Dubai to attend World Govts Summit

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus reached Dubai early today to attend the World Governments Summit 2025.
12 February 2025

Yunus leaves for Dubai to attend World Governments Summit

He will return to the country on Friday afternoon, chief adviser's deputy press secretary Azad Majmuder said at a press conference at Foreign Service Academy today
12 February 2025

Female protesters, AL activists subjected to sexual violence: UN

A fact-finding report by the United Nations has shed light on cases of sexual violence targeting both protesters and the supporters of the Awami League during the July mass uprising in Bangladesh
12 February 2025

‘Serious acts of revenge violence’ targeted AL members, cops: UN

OHCHR says minority communities, indigenous people also faced human rights abuses from early August last year
12 February 2025

No political parties should be banned in Bangladesh: UN

OHCHR says move can undermine the country’s return to genuine multiparty democracy
12 February 2025

Bimstec summit: Yunus, Modi likely to hold talks in April

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may hold a bilateral meeting in Thailand on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit slated for April 2-4.
11 February 2025

Ireland keen to support Bangladesh in democratic transition

Irish Ambassador Kelly, who is based in New Delhi, said Ireland is also keen to send a team to help Bangladesh in its democratic transition
11 February 2025

World Bank reiterates support for Bangladesh's reforms

World Bank Vice President Martin Raiser made the pledge during a call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna
11 February 2025

CA raises concerns over US decision to freeze aid

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday raised concerns over the US decision to freeze aid to other key projects in Bangladesh, including the life-saving efforts of the icddr,b.
11 February 2025