Toyota wants to build cars in Bangladesh by 2029
7 October 2026
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Diplomacy
Hasina, her team in India ‘principal challenge’ to PM’s India visit: Humaiun Kobir tells Hindu
6 October 2026
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Diplomacy
Bay of Bengal conversation: European firms won’t come without level playing field
6 October 2026
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Diplomacy
Jaishankar lauds outgoing Bangladesh envoy’s contribution during difficult phase in ties
5 October 2026
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Diplomacy
European firms won’t come to Bangladesh without level playing field: French envoy
5 October 2026
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Diplomacy
Passing clouds, storms cannot erase sunshine of Dhaka-Delhi ties: MJ Akbar
4 October 2026
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Diplomacy
October 7 attack can’t justify Israel’s actions in Gaza, West Bank: British high commissioner
4 October 2026
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Diplomacy
EU wants deeper, more balanced economic ties with Bangladesh: Miller
4 October 2026
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Diplomacy
India had ‘hardly any choice’ but to receive Hasina in 2024: Dinesh Trivedi
3 October 2026
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Diplomacy
President seeks more Chinese investment, cooperation on dignified Rohingya return
30 September 2026
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Diplomacy
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