Fight Indian media's misformation campaign with truth: Shafiqul

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has encouraged more journalists to talk to Indian media to confront misinformation campaign coming from some of those and their social media platforms
29 November 2024

Govt for trying Hasina, allies at ICC

The government intends to pursue charges of crimes against humanity against the Sheikh Hasina regime at the International Criminal Court for the massacre during the July uprising and the enforced disappearances during her 16-year rule, the chief adviser's press wing said in a statement.
27 November 2024

India's statement 'contrary to spirit of friendship'

Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Dhaka committed to upholding communal harmony in the country
26 November 2024

Ex-IGP Mainul Islam appointed ambassador

Md Mainul Islam, who was removed from the inspector general of Bangladesh police (IGP) post six days ago, has been made an ambassador
26 November 2024

Saudi envoy meets Khaleda, invites her for umrah

Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh Issa bin Youssef Al-Duhailan, has invited BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to perform umrah in Saudi Arabia
25 November 2024

Govt mulling transparent foreign travel policy: CA’s press secy

The government will develop a transparent policy on foreign travel, said Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today, a day after New Age Editor Nurul Kabir publicly spoke about harassment at the Dhaka airport
24 November 2024

Japan remains friend of new Bangladesh: envoy

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori today reiterated Japan’s unwavering commitment to its friendship with Bangladesh, emphasising that Tokyo’s stance remains unchanged during the country’s interim government
24 November 2024

Akbar, Faisal made new press ministers in London, Delhi

The interim government has appointed press ministers to the foreign missions in New Delhi and London
24 November 2024

China is a big priority for trade cooperation: commerce adviser

Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin today said China is a big priority of Bangladesh in creating scope for trade cooperation
24 November 2024

Prof Yunus confident of finding common ground with Trump

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is "confident" that he can find "common ground" with President-elect Donald Trump despite their divergent worldviews, reports TIME Magazine
22 November 2024

Bhutan envoy calls on Fakhrul

Bhutan's Ambassador to Dhaka Rinchen Kuentsyl yesterday met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and discussed ways to enhance the effectiveness of SAARC.
21 November 2024

US team flies in today to talk labour, other issues

A high-level US delegation is arriving in Dhaka today to discuss economic resilience, stability, growth, as well as meaningful and quality jobs in Bangladesh.
21 November 2024

Dhaka-delhi talks: Extradition of Hasina could be discussed next month

Dhaka may discuss the extradition of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina with New Delhi during the Foreign Office Consultation due in early December.
21 November 2024

Jahangir seeks Turkish support for agri sector

Agriculture Adviser Lt Gen Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (retd) today sought Turkish support for the country's agriculture sector, saying big companies can invest here as agriculture logistics and processing sector is an evolving sector in Bangladesh
21 November 2024

Yunus invites GOP leaders to witness Bangladesh's democratic reforms

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged top Republican Party leaders to visit Bangladesh to observe the interim government's efforts to restore democracy in the country
20 November 2024

Indo-Bangla high-level meet in Dec

Bangladesh and India’s first high-level official meeting since the fall of the Awami League government is scheduled for December in Dhaka.
19 November 2024

Golam Mortoza appointed as press minister

Editor of Daily Star Bangla, Golam Mortoza, has been appointed as the press minister at the Bangladesh Embassy in the US with the status of secretary.
19 November 2024

Dhaka to pursue extradition of Hasina, Prof Yunus tells The Hindu

Bangladesh will pursue the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus told The Hindu
18 November 2024

Women key to Bangladesh’s economic progress

Chargé d’ Affaires at the US Embassy in Dhaka Megan Bouldin yesterday said women have a critical role to play in Bangladesh’s economic development.
17 November 2024

US reaffirms commitment to women’s economic growth in Bangladesh

The US has reaffirmed its commitment to women's economic empowerment and fostering economic growth that is both gender-inclusive and provides opportunities to religious and other minorities across Bangladesh
17 November 2024