Students ready to form a political party: Yunus tells Financial Times

Asked about the ongoing debate regarding the date and time for holding the national election, Yunus said the two possible election timings he had suggested were good options
31 January 2025

EU ready to support reform process in Bangladesh

The European Union (EU) is ready to support a reform process in Bangladesh, which should be peaceful and inclusive, respectful of democratic principles, human rights and the rule of law, and lead to transparent, inclusive and credible elections.
27 January 2025

7,964 workers to be sent in first phase

Nearly 8,000 out of 18,000 Bangladeshi workers, who missed the May 31 deadline last year to enter Malaysia, have been identified for recruitment in the Southeast Asian country in the first phase.
27 January 2025

Japan to give 5 patrol vessels to Bangladesh

The envoy also said Japan is ready to sign an agreement with Bangladesh to provide equipment on air pollution monitoring
27 January 2025

Addressing Rohingya crisis: New Canadian envoy assures support

The assurance came when he called on Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain at the foreign ministry today
27 January 2025

Modi greets Yunus on New Year

CA's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder noted that it came through diplomatic channel
27 January 2025

China, India will be urged to consider Bangladesh’s interests during dam construction: Rizwana

Padma and Teesta rivers are already experiencing reduced water flow and if the Brahmaputra's flow is reduced, Bangladesh will face severe challenges, says the environment adviser
27 January 2025

Yunus thanks Trump for continuing aid support for Rohingya

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus in a statement expressed his gratitude to President Donald Trump for exempting life-saving food and nutrition support for the displaced Rohingya sheltered in Bangladesh from the US aid freeze..“Officials of the US Embassy in Dhaka visited High Representati
26 January 2025

US global aid cut to affect Bangladeshi projects, Rohingyas exempted

There are now over 100 projects being implemented with USAID funds of over $200 million in the areas of health, agriculture, environment, good governance, democracy promotion, among others
26 January 2025

CA wraps up 4-day Davos trip after joining 47 events

He joined meetings with four heads of government or state, four ministerial-level dignitaries, 10 heads or top executives of UN or similar organisation, 10 CEOs or high-level business persons, nine programmes of the WEF, eight media engagements and two other events
24 January 2025

Delhi’s ties with Dhaka not dependent on other countries

.India today said it wants to build ties with Bangladesh for the benefit of the people of the two countries and its relationship with Dhaka is not influenced by Dhaka’s ties with other countries..India also expects Dhaka to address the border fencing issue with a spirit of “construct
24 January 2025

Yunus to return home tomorrow after Davos tour

The chief adviser is set to depart Davos for Dhaka on Friday night
24 January 2025

Step up fight against misinformation

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday asked Meta to take steps to tackle the spread of misinformation and fake news through Facebook in Bangladesh.
23 January 2025

‘Count on us for whatever support you want’

Managing Director of Operations at the World Bank Anna Bjerde yesterday reiterated the global lender's support to the interim government for rebuilding Bangladesh
23 January 2025

Amnesty Int’l chief meets Yunus in Davos

Secretary-General of rights group Amnesty International Agnès Callamard called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus during the World Economic Forum Summit at Davos today
23 January 2025

Help bring back laundered money

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday called on Bangladesh’s international allies to help in the recovery of substantial amounts of stolen money.
22 January 2025

UN chief Guterres meets Prof Yunus in Davos

UAE invites Yunus to attend World Governments Summit in Dubai
22 January 2025

BGB-BSF to only allow farmers within 150 yards of Chapainawabganj border

At a meeting, they also reached consensus on more discussions, combatting propaganda, preventing trespass
22 January 2025

Yunus invited to Munich Security Conference

The Munich Security Conference Chairman Ambassador Christoph Heusgen on Tuesday called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos
21 January 2025

Rest assured of our support

German Chancellor tells Yunus on Bangladesh's democratic transition; CA invited to Munich Security Conference
21 January 2025