US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen has called for a celebration of freedom, friendship, and the shared promise of a future with Bangladesh, as the United States of America is all set to celebrate its 250th anniversary of independence.

Speaker of Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmed yesterday met his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, in Tehran, according to a Facebook post by Bangladesh’s foreign ministry.

MEA spokesperson says New Delhi will take ‘appropriate measures’ amid discussions on defence, connectivity and the Teesta project

Reaffirms support for diplomacy and lasting peace during talks with Iran’s Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf

Representatives will join funeral and mourning events from July 3 to 9

China is open to other countries, including India, joining the proposed China-Bangladesh-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CBMEC), Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen said yesterday.

Ambassador Yao Wen says the connectivity project could support Rohingya repatriation and is open to other countries

MEA says process under judicial and internal review

Bangladesh has reaffirmed its “zero-tolerance” stance against terrorism and violent extremism as diplomats, officials, survivors, and victims’ families gathered in Dhaka yesterday to mark the 10th anniversary of the Holey Artisan Bakery attack.

PM Tarique Rahman, Japanese delegation discuss energy crisis, airport terminal, and Rohingya repatriation

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Bangladesh and China have entered what both sides described as a “new era” in bilateral relations, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s four-day visit laying the groundwork for a long-term strategic partnership.

Dhaka, Beijing to explore ‘2+2’ dialogue mechanism in diplomacy, defence, says Khalilur Rahman

Four-day China visit expands cooperation beyond economy to diplomacy, connectivity, investment and strategic engagement

Maiden overseas trip features talks with Anwar Ibrahim and Xi Jinping, investment meetings and 17 MoUs

Tarique Rahman departs Beijing following high-level talks on trade, investment, infrastructure and connectivity

Move comes for greater regional connectivity; Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues statement 

Dhaka is seeking to deepen ties with China, one of ​its largest trading partners and development financiers

The prime minister arrived in Beijing yesterday, where he was accorded the highest state honours, including a ceremonial red-carpet reception

China has pledged its full support for the management of the Teesta and other rivers in Bangladesh as the two countries signed at least 13 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) yesterday covering political, economic, and strategic cooperation.