Myanmar's fled security personnel cleared to repatriate on Apr 22: FM

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud today said that Dhaka had given clearance to Myanmar authority to return their security personnel who took shelter in Bangladesh on April 22
19 April 2024

Bangladesh, Thailand to sign 6 MoUs

Bangladesh and Thailand may sign at least six MoUs on trade, investment and cooperation in energy and tourism sectors during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to the Southeast Asian country on April 24-29.
18 April 2024

To make a friend happy, we cannot antagonise others

Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed yesterday said Bangladesh military does engage with its Myanmar counterpart but with considerable apprehension.
18 April 2024

Allocate $10 billion for development of ecosystems, FM urges int’l community

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has called upon the world community to allocate $10 billion as committed by them for the overall development of ecosystems and green shipping
17 April 2024

Dhaka, Kathmandu stress on operationalisation of BBIN MVA framework

Bangladesh and Nepal have emphasised the operationalisation of the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA) framework to contribute to each country's economy not only by expanding trade and connectivity but also by creating more opportunities to promote people-to-people contacts.
17 April 2024

Indian foreign secy likely to visit Bangladesh Saturday

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra is likely to visit Bangladesh on Saturday as part of preparations for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to New Delhi
17 April 2024

Peter Haas inaugurates US bakery Cinnabon in Dhaka's Banani

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today inaugurated American bakery franchise Cinnabon in the capital today
17 April 2024

Freedoms slide, prosperity better than neighbours

Although Bangladesh has ranked in 2023 as one of the more prosperous nations among neighbouring countries, its freedoms have seen a gradual decline over the past 22 years, according to a US think tank report.
16 April 2024

Greece regularises 10,000 Bangladeshis

Greece has regularised some 10,000 Bangladeshis and is likely to do more.
16 April 2024

De-escalate Israel-Iran tension

Bangladesh does not want war in the Middle East, said Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud on Sunday.
15 April 2024

Iran-Israel tensions: Dhaka wants peace in Middle East

Saying that Bangladesh does not want war in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud urged the international community to help de-escalate tensions between Iran and Israel
14 April 2024

BNP more dangerous than Somali pirates: Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Hasan Mahmud said BNP party members are more dangerous than Somali pirates
13 April 2024

BJP invites AL to witness Lok Sabha polls

Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League is among the political parties of at least 25 countries, which have been invited by Bharatiya Janata Party to get a first-hand experience of India’s coming Lok Sabha polls
10 April 2024

Conditions right for bilateral ties upgrade: Brazil FM

Bangladesh and Brazil's leaders similar world views and action plans set the conditions right for strengthening the bilateral ties between the countries, said Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira
8 April 2024

Brazil to help Bangladesh join BRICS

Visiting Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira yesterday said his country would consider Bangladesh’s keen interest to become a BRICS member “very strongly and positively”.
7 April 2024

Bangladesh wants to import sacrificial animals from Brazil: state minister

State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu today said he requested Brazil to supply sacrificial animals to Bangladesh before Eid-ul-Azha
7 April 2024

PM likely to visit Brazil in July: foreign minister

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud today said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is likely to visit Brazil July as the visiting Brazilian foreign minister brought an invitation from the Brazilian president
7 April 2024

Brazilian FM in Dhaka, talks with Hasan Mahmud today

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira arrived in Dhaka this morning to discuss bilateral issues and strengthen trade and investment ties with Bangladesh
7 April 2024

Brazil’s foreign minister due today

Mauro Vieira, foreign minister of Brazil, will arrive in Dhaka today on a two-day visit to bolster trade and investment relations between the two countries.
6 April 2024

Brazilian foreign minister to meet Sheikh Hasina, Hasan Mahmud during two-day visit

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira will arrive in Dhaka tomorrow to discuss bilateral issues and strengthen trade and investment ties with Bangladesh
6 April 2024