US keen to deepen ties with Bangladesh

US Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary at Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Scott Urbom said Bangladesh has been an important partner of his country for over 50 years and that the US has been investing billions of dollars in Bangladesh’s health, education, and other sectors.
23 February 2024

‘US keen to deepen partnership with Bangladesh’

US Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary at Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Scott Urbom said Bangladesh has been an important partner of his country for over 50 years and that the US has been investing billions of dollars in Bangladesh's health, education, and other sectors
23 February 2024

European Commission pledges better ties with Dhaka

Congratulating Sheikh Hasina on her recent re-appointment as Prime Minister of Bangladesh, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said she looks forward to continuing working with PM Hasina towards further strengthening the relations between the EU and Bangladesh in the coming years.
22 February 2024

Gaza Ceasefire BID: US veto at UNSC disappointing

The United States’ veto against a draft UN Security Council resolution, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, is disappointing, Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud said yesterday.
22 February 2024

Bangladesh-US ties to deepen

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud said yesterday that the US official Afreen Akhter’s visit will deepen and broaden ties between Bangladesh and the US.
22 February 2024

India allows export of 50,000 tonnes of onion

India today allowed the export of 50,000 tonnes of onion to Bangladesh with immediate effect till March 31
22 February 2024

Switzerland wants direct flights with Bangladesh: Swiss envoy

Switzerland is interested to establish direct air communication with Bangladesh, said Swiss ambassador to Bangladesh Reto Renggli
22 February 2024

Future of Indo-Bangla ties depend on youths: Pranay Verma

A 100-member Bangladesh Youth Delegation will be visiting India from February 25 to March 4
22 February 2024

US aware of report on ex-land minister Saifuzzaman

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller on Tuesday said the US encourages elected officials of Bangladesh to comply with the country’s laws and financial regulations in regards to corruption.
21 February 2024

Repatriation decision lies with Myanmar: Haas

Haas said the US will continue to be the largest donor for the humanitarian assistance of the Rohingya
20 February 2024

Bangladesh, Ghana talk on contract farming

Bangladesh and Ghana today discussed various aspects of contract farming by Bangladeshi entrepreneurs in the African nation to create employment opportunities as well as ensure food security
20 February 2024

Israeli action in Gaza textbook ethnic cleansing

The dismantling of Israeli occupation of Palestine would address the root cause of Israel’s violent subjugation of the Palestinian people, said Bangladesh before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Tuesday.
20 February 2024

India for joint ventures in defence manufacturing

Indian High Commis-sioner Pranay Verma yesterday said India is willing to share wide-spectrum capabilities in defence manufacturing with Bangladesh.
20 February 2024

Afreen Akhter to visit Dhaka Feb 24-26

US Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Afreen Akhter will arrive in Dhaka on a three-day visit on February 24, diplomatic sources said.
20 February 2024

Spanish ambassador presents credentials to President Shahabuddin

The newly appointed Ambassador of Spain to Bangladesh Gabriel Maria Sistiaga Ochoa de Chinchetru today presented credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at the Bangabhaban
20 February 2024

Myanmar Civil War: Policy experts urge diplomatic push to end instability

As fears grow that Myanmar’s civil war and refugee crisis could deepen in the coming days, foreign policy experts are calling for a diplomatic push by the regional players to facilitate reconciliation among the warring parties.
19 February 2024

PM returns home from Munich

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in Dhaka yesterday morning after wrapping up her three-day official visit to attend Munich Security Conference-2024.
19 February 2024

Ghana foreign minister arrives in Dhaka

Ghanaian Foreign Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey today arrived in Dhaka for a bilateral visit
19 February 2024

Bangladesh needs to view Rohingya issue from Asean's point of view

Says former foreign minister of Singapore George Yeo
19 February 2024

What’s happening in Gaza is genocide

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged world leaders to stop the genocide in Gaza.
18 February 2024