Rights activists and experts say the state minister’s response raises questions about accountability, transparency and respect for legitimate scrutiny

Analysts say joining a defence alliance with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan could affect ties with competing regional and global powers

He previously served as Bangladesh’s ambassador and permanent representative to the UN in New York

The minister said Denmark can play an important role in key sectors such as water supply and waste management in Bangladesh

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir yesterday avoided a question about whether he had renounced his British citizenship, instead asking who raised the issue and why the media was so concerned.

Xi expressed his readiness to work with Fakhrul to carry forward the traditional friendship

Foreign affairs state minister avoids directly answering whether he renounced British citizenship

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said any relationship has to meet the test of mutual interest for it to work.

Leaders express hope for stronger bilateral ties and continued regional cooperation

Speculations are once again rife over Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to India, a week after Dhaka made a clear statement that it wants New Delhi to extradite deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and other fugitives.

Indian president says Fakhrul’s long experience in public life and political leadership will contribute to a successful tenure

Rashtrapati Bhavan had scheduled a rehearsal for the Bangladesh prime minister’s ceremonial welcome before the statement was recalled

Beijing expresses readiness to work closely with Dhaka to further strengthen bilateral cooperation

Health minister says meeting with Indian envoy was purely a courtesy call

Bangladesh Deputy High Commission is coordinating with local authorities over identification and formalities

A grand reception awaits Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in India if he decides to visit, and such a meeting could help resolve any bilateral issue, the Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh said yesterday.

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman holds talks in Doha with Qatari counterparts

New Delhi says invitation to PM Tarique Rahman stands; fuel request under review, Hasina extradition to follow established process

Proposed visit will include discussions on bilateral relations and regional and global issues

The Indian envoy says direct talks between the two leaders can help resolve bilateral differences and strengthen ties