Murmu congratulates Mirza Fakhrul, looks to strengthen Bangladesh-India ties
3 HOUR(s)
•
Diplomacy
India withdraws notice that appeared to reveal preparations for Tarique Rahman’s visit
8 HOUR(s)
•
Diplomacy
China congratulates Fakhrul, seeks stronger ties with Bangladesh
20 August 2026
•
Diplomacy
India will do ‘whatever needs to be done’ after Kolkata fire: Trivedi
20 August 2026
•
Diplomacy
Bodies of Bangladeshis killed in Kolkata hotel fire to be repatriated: Shama Obaed
19 August 2026
•
Diplomacy
Grand reception awaits if Tarique visits India
19 August 2026
•
Diplomacy
Bangladesh, Qatar to form JWGs on energy and finance
18 August 2026
•
Diplomacy
India wants ‘constructive, forward-looking’ ties with Bangladesh: MEA
18 August 2026
•
Diplomacy
Mohammed bin Salman invites Tarique Rahman to Saudi Arabia for talks on stronger ties
17 August 2026
•
Diplomacy
Bangladesh PM’s visit to India should take place much sooner: Dinesh Trivedi
17 August 2026
•
Diplomacy
China-Southeast Asian Symposium: Prof Manzoor Ahmed to present keynote address
Dr Manzoor Ahmed, emeritus professor at Brac University, has been invited as a keynote speaker for the 2023 China-Southeast Asian Symposium Towards Ecological Civilisation: Education for Sustainable Rural Development
3 December 2023
‘Probashi Award’ launched at Bangladesh High Commission in Australia
Bangladesh High Commission in Canberra has launched “Bangladesh Probashi Award” in recognition of the contribution of Bangladeshi expatriates residing in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji
2 December 2023
Washington welcomes Dhaka's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and other Bangladeshi government officials frequently emphasised Bangladesh's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism and continued to deny the presence of globally organised jihadist militant groups such as al-Qa'ida and ISIS, said a new report released by the US government
1 December 2023
UNGA president hopes polls can be certified free, fair
UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis said that he hopes that Bangladesh realises the importance of honouring its long and strong tradition of democratic governance.
1 December 2023
Kissinger should have apologised to people of Bangladesh: Momen
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has criticised former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who died at the age of 100, for his role in the Liberation War of 1971
30 November 2023
Not concerned over US policy on workers’ rights
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said there was nothing to worry about regarding the recently-launched US policy on workers’ rights, as businesses in Bangladesh and the US are operated by the private sector.
30 November 2023
UN calls on all parties to ensure people can vote freely
The United Nations called on all parties involved to ensure that the people of Bangladesh are able to express their votes and opinions freely.
30 November 2023
EU team flies in to observe nat’l election
A four-member team of election experts from the European Union arrived in Bangladesh yesterday to observe the January 7 national election.
29 November 2023
China most reliable dev partner of Bangladesh
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen said China is the most reliable development partner and a true friend of Bangladesh.
28 November 2023
US policy on free polls beneficial to Bangladesh
The US is supporting Bangladesh through its insistence on a free and fair election, said Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday.
27 November 2023
Govt targeting opposition activists ahead of polls: HRW
The New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said Bangladesh authorities are targeting opposition leaders and supporters ahead of the general election slated for January 7.
27 November 2023
Weeklong art, photography exhibition kicks off in Dhaka
A weeklong art and photography exhibition on China’s flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects in Bangladesh kicked off in Dhaka today
27 November 2023
North Korea closes embassy in Bangladesh
North Korea has closed down its embassy in Bangladesh, citing that it would maintain relations with Bangladesh through its embassy in New Delhi
26 November 2023
Comments on Bangladesh by US and Russia 'unwarranted': foreign secretary
Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen has described the remarks made by the US and Russia over Bangladesh as “unwarranted”
26 November 2023
‘Interference’: US takes dig at Russian statement
The US State Department has responded to Russia’s accusation of interfering in Bangladesh’s internal affairs, saying it was a “deliberate mischaracterisation of US foreign policy and Ambassador Peter Haas’s meetings”.
25 November 2023
Dhaka urges Delhi to close Teesta-water sharing deal
Dhaka requested New Delhi to expedite the process of signing the Teesta River water deal and other treaties concerning shared rivers during the Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) yesterday.
24 November 2023
Climate Action: UK to work closely with Bangladesh
The UK and Bangladesh will continue to work closely to turn climate commitments into action and have common objectives for COP28, said British Deputy High Commissioner and Development Director, Matt Cannell.
24 November 2023
Foreign secretary urges diplomats to support regional stability
Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen has today called on foreign diplomats based in India to support regional stability while expressing the Bangladesh government’s commitment to free and fair elections
24 November 2023
Dhaka urges Delhi to close Teesta-water sharing deal
Foreign secretaries of two countries hold talks
24 November 2023
Economic success: Korea wants Bangladesh as partner
Korea wants to be a partner in Bangladesh’s journey of achieving economic success, South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Park Young-Sik has said
24 November 2023