State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam yesterday said there is no lack of diplomatic efforts to bring back ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh to face trial but acknowledged that it takes time.

Bangladesh and China have discussed ways to strengthen existing technological and military cooperation and further advance the strategic partnership between the two countries.

A joint venture drone manufacturing factory will be established in Bogura in collaboration with Turkiye, adjacent to the airport that is being upgraded to international standards and the planned Bangladesh Air Force base in the district, said State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam yesterday.

The same old corrupt practices appear to be stalking the prospect of resuming labour recruitment from Bangladesh to Malaysia.

State minister says foreign, home and law ministries are coordinating the process

Chinese envoy and PM's defence adviser also discuss cybersecurity and regional security

The government has appointed noted human rights activist and former Amnesty International chief Irene Zubaida Khan as Bangladesh’s permanent representative to the United Nations in New York.

The International Crisis Group (ICG) has urged the BNP government to adopt a more pragmatic and realistic strategy on the Rohingya crisis, warning that continued reliance on Myanmar’s military authorities for repatriation risks prolonging the crisis.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has urged Pakistan to address the humanitarian challenges faced by Bangladesh-origin Pakistani nationals in obtaining Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs), saying the issue affects their access to basic services.

The order takes effect immediately

Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir has called for a more transparent and merit-based process to select the next UN secretary-general, arguing that effective leadership is critical to addressing geopolitical rivalry, armed conflicts, climate change and declining trust in the multilateral system.

Foreign affairs adviser says merit should weigh heavily as the UN prepares to choose António Guterres’ successor

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud has invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit Saudi Arabia, an invitation that the premier is considering as part of efforts to deepen ties with the Kingdom.

‘We will remember those who stood by us when the night was hardest,’ embassy’s message says

Saudi ambassador delivers the crown prince's letter during a meeting with the prime minister

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s recent visit to China has opened a new chapter in Bangladesh-China relations while triggering renewed scrutiny in New Delhi over Beijing’s expanding footprint in Bangladesh and the Bay of Bengal region.

Foreign minister meets Iranian envoy; conveys condolences over Khamenei’s death

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has written to US President Donald Trump, pledging continued cooperation to further strengthen bilateral ties, as the United States marks its 250th Independence Day.

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen yesterday said the United States wants to further strengthen people-to-people ties between the two countries.

Bangladesh must pursue a foreign policy based on “strategic pragmatism” and national interest while avoiding alignment with any geopolitical blocs, said foreign policy experts and policymakers yesterday.