Visa facilitation, defence ties stressed in army chief's meetings with Canadian side

Bangladesh and Canada have discussed ways to explore new horizons for enhancing the bilateral relationship in multifarious aspects
24 October 2024

No issues in Bangladesh should bar any country from restricting visas: Rizwana

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said there is no situation prevailing in Bangladesh that would lead to the restriction of visas for Bangladeshis by any country, stressing that no other country has taken such restrictive measures.."I don't think there is any situation in Bangl
24 October 2024

Delhi seeks stable ties with Dhaka

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has said his country will continue to seek a “stable, positive and constructive” relationship with Bangladesh.
23 October 2024

EU to back ongoing reforms of interim govt: Rizwana

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said the European Union (EU) will back the ongoing reforms undertaken by the interim government
23 October 2024

Outgoing Dutch envoy calls on Yunus

Outgoing Dutch Ambassador in Dhaka Irma van Dueren paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna yesterday afternoon
21 October 2024

Govt cancels contractual appointments of 3 envoys

The government today cancelled the contractual appointments of three ambassadors for the remaining period of their contracts
21 October 2024

No Indian tourist visa ‘anytime soon’

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma yesterday once again cleared his country’s position not to resume tourist visas for Bangladeshis anytime soon.
20 October 2024

Dhaka, Delhi discuss ways to take ties forward

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma yesterday met Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin and discussed how the two countries can take forward the relations in the coming days on all fronts.
20 October 2024

Bangladesh, India discuss ways to take forward ties

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma today met Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin and discussed how the two countries can take forward the relations in the coming days on all fronts
20 October 2024

US says no excuse for violence in Bangladesh

The US has said there is no excuse for violence in Bangladesh, and anyone responsible for violence should be held accountable.
17 October 2024

‘Hasina still in India’

Says Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson; declines to comment over ICT arrest warrant against her
17 October 2024
16 October 2024

EU expresses support for interim govt's reform agenda

The EU has expressed its readiness to support the reform agenda of the interim government, saying that the recent students-led mass uprising is an unprecedented opportunity for change
15 October 2024

Crown theft: Govt probing role of priest, staff at temple

Bangladesh government is investigating why the priest and staff of the Jeshoreshwari Kali temple in Satkhira left a golden crown unguarded and insecure.
14 October 2024

US hands over airfield support equipment to Bangladesh

The US Global Peacekeeping Operations Initiative and the Office of Defence Cooperation at the US Embassy in Dhaka have handed over airfield support equipment, including telescopic forklifts and an aircraft tow tractor to Bangladesh Air Force's 212 Maintenance Unit
13 October 2024

Dhaka explores ways to recover money from US

Dhaka and Washington yesterday discussed the possibility of signing a mutual legal assistance treaty (MLAT) to enhance cooperation in combating corruption and money laundering.
13 October 2024

'If you’re in power for 15 years, you feel all is well'

Says ex-Indian high commissioner Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty on Hasina's downfall
13 October 2024

Chinese naval fleet begins goodwill visit to Bangladesh

Chinese naval fleet Qi Jiguang and Jing Gangshan arrived at Chattogram Port today on a goodwill visit, which marks significant importance for deepening China-Bangladesh friendship and cooperation
12 October 2024

US values Bangladesh as a partner in Indo-Pacific region: Uzra Zeya

Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya has said the US values Bangladesh as a "partner" in the Indo-Pacific region and their "strong collaboration" as their leading partner on Rohingya response and number one source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
12 October 2024

Indian govt calls Tantibazar, Jeshoreshwari mandap incidents 'deplorable'

"They follow a systematic pattern of desecration and damage to temples and deities that we have witnessed over several days now," said the Indian MEA
12 October 2024