Foreign ministry recalls seven envoys

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called back seven of Bangladesh’s ambassadors who are on contractual postings overseas.
15 August 2024

India will always help Bangladesh’s growth: Modi

Amid reports of attacks on Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day of India yesterday, called for peace.
15 August 2024

UK, Singapore pledge support to interim govt

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has assured Bangladesh’s interim government of supporting its efforts to restore law and order for a peaceful transition to democracy.
15 August 2024

Foreign ministry recalls seven envoys

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called back seven of Bangladesh's ambassadors who were on contractual postings overseas
15 August 2024

Sri Lanka president congratulates Yunus

President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe made a congratulatory phone call to Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday
15 August 2024

Malaysia PM may visit Bangladesh in a couple of months

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim may visit Bangladesh soon at the invitation of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus
14 August 2024

Dhaka, Beijing discuss ways to take partnership forward

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ambassador Yao Wen yesterday called on Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and discussed issues of mutual interest.
14 August 2024

UK pledges support to interim govt

The United Kingdom today pledged its support to the interim government as it works to restore peace and order, ensure accountability and chart a peaceful pathway to an inclusive, prosperous and democratic future for the people of Bangladesh
14 August 2024

Focus on good governance, respect human rights, Denmark tells interim govt

Denmark today said it wants the interim government to focus on good governance, respect human rights and democracy, and conduct impartial investigations into the many tragic deaths during the recent protests
14 August 2024

India interested in working with Bangladesh interim govt: Pranay Verma

Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma today said India is interested to work with the interim government led by Prof Muhammad Yunus
14 August 2024

UN urges interim govt to be inclusive

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government to continue to make every effort to be inclusive.
13 August 2024

Consular services at US embassy closed

The US Embassy in Dhaka said it is currently closed to routine consular services until further notice
13 August 2024

Interim govt to protect fundamental rights, freedom

The interim government is committed to promoting and protecting the fundamental rights and freedoms, said Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain.
12 August 2024

Change of guard in Bangladesh not a cause for worry for India

Says Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, fears Pakistan and China may 'fish in troubled waters'
12 August 2024

Interim govt seeks int'l community's support for democratic reforms

The interim government today sought the support and cooperation of the international community in its efforts to implement essential policy and institutional reforms for a democratic and prosperous future for the country
12 August 2024

Int’l community ready to work with new govt

The international community has expressed its readiness to work with the interim government and its chief Prof Muhammad Yunus who took oath on Thursday, three days after the fall of the Awami League government following an upsurge.
9 August 2024

We want to keep balanced relations with big countries: foreign adviser

Newly formed interim government's Foreign Affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain has laid emphasis on maintaining a balance with the big powers in terms of relations as the interim government begins its journey
9 August 2024

Interim govt to play vital role in peace, stability

Washington thinks the interim government headed by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus will play a vital role in establishing long-term peace and political stability in Bangladesh, said Matthew Miller, the US State Department spokesman.
8 August 2024

Modi offers best wishes to Yunus

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered best wishes to Bangladesh’s newly sworn-in interim government chief Prof Muhammad Yunus.
8 August 2024

China wants stability in Bangladesh

China has issued a statement on the ongoing situation in Bangladesh after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina
7 August 2024