Indo-Bangla ties can’t be limited to a single issue

The mutual cooperation between Bangladesh and India is multidimensional and cannot be restricted to a single issue, said Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Kumar Verma.
17 November 2024

London to help Dhaka retrieve laundered money

Britain expects the interim government to lay out the vision of how it will restore peace, democratic governance, and promote national reconciliation, said UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West.
17 November 2024

Dhaka urges Vienna to consider opening resident mission

Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain today urged Austria to explore alternative measures for facilitating visas for Bangladeshi students and consider establishing a resident mission in Dhaka
17 November 2024

Fakhrul meets UK Minister Catherine West

The hour-long meeting, which began around 4:30pm, was held at the British high commissioner's residence inside the British High Commission in the capital's Baridhara
17 November 2024

Bangladesh's people deserve 'peaceful future': UK minister

UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West, who arrived here yesterday, said the people of Bangladesh deserve a pathway to a "peaceful future and accountability" after a turbulent few months
16 November 2024

Time to mend Indo-Bangla relations

After Bangladesh seeks extradition of Sheikh Hasina, there can be discussion on the matter, said two Indian scholars attending an event in Dhaka yesterday.
16 November 2024

CGS event starts today

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will join an array of global dignitaries at the three-day Bay of Bengal Conversation 2024, beginning today at a Dhaka hotel. 
15 November 2024

UK minister for Indo-Pacific flies in Dhaka tomorrow

The visit marks the first UK ministerial visit to the country since the formation of the interim government
15 November 2024

UN has started extending support to reform commissions: resident coordinator

The UN has started extending different types of support to the different reform commissions constituted by the interim government to finalise reform proposals in different sectors of governance
14 November 2024

Fulfilling sky-high expectations Yunus govt’s key challenge

Says ICG report on completion of interim govt’s 100 days in office
14 November 2024

Chief adviser returns home after joining COP29 in Baku

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus returned home this evening wrapping up his Baku tour to attend the global climate meet Conference of Parties-29 (COP29)
14 November 2024

Pace of reforms will determine time for polls

Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus yesterday told AFP that reforms are needed before his country can elect a government following the ouster of autocratic former ruler Sheikh Hasina.
13 November 2024

Let’s build a world with zero waste

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has called for making a world where there is zero waste.
13 November 2024

'A farmer can be an entrepreneur with access to credit'

Says Prof Yunus terming credit a human right
12 November 2024

LDCs should get preferential treatment

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday advocated for Least Developed Countries to get preferential treatment due to their unique circumstances and development needs.
12 November 2024

Bangladesh, India to boost efficiency at land ports

Bangladesh and India today decided to enhance cooperation in building infrastructure and operational efficiency at various land ports and check-posts located along their international border..The decision was taken at the sixth subgroup meeting of the Land Port Authority of India (LPAI) wi
12 November 2024

COP29 SUMMIT: Prof Yunus leaves for Azerbaijan today

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will be leaving for Baku, Azerbaijan, today to attend the UN’s biggest climate conference, COP29, which is seen as a pivotal opportunity to accelerate action to tackle the ongoing climate crisis.
10 November 2024

US Secret Service to train Bangladeshi law enforcers to combat money laundering, terror financing

The US has joined Bangladesh's efforts to disrupt transnational criminal networks and foster a safer, more secure environment for Bangladeshis
10 November 2024

US wants Dhaka to respect freedom of religion: Miller

The United States has said they want to see freedom of religion respected in Bangladesh, and that people are held accountable for any attacks.
8 November 2024

US wants Dhaka to respect freedom of religion

The United States has said they want to see freedom of religion is respected in Bangladesh, and people are held accountable for any attacks
8 November 2024