Release Khaleda, let her go abroad for treatment

The UN rights chief Volker Turk has urged Bangladesh government to release BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for urgent medical treatment outside the country.
8 November 2023

Shahriar hopes diplomats to be careful about what they say

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam yesterday expressed hope that there will be no need to summon foreign diplomats before the next national election on any issues.
8 November 2023

Summoning of foreign diplomats won’t be needed

Hopes Shahariar, warns, if they breach diplomatic protocol, govt won’t hesitate to take steps
8 November 2023

EU team to arrive Nov 15 to assess labour reforms

A three-member European Union delegation will be visiting Bangladesh on November 15-17 to assess the progress of Bangladesh’s labour sector reforms.
7 November 2023

Bangladesh, US look to step up cooperation on climate change

US Ambassador Peter Haas and Awami League leader Saber Hossain Chowdhury yesterday discussed enriching and deepening the partnership between Bangladesh and the US with a focus on climate change challenges.
6 November 2023

UN to review Bangladesh’s rights record November 13

Bangladesh’s human rights record will be reviewed by the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group for the fourth time at a meeting in Geneva on November 13.
6 November 2023

PM calls for Gaza ceasefire

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged the world leaders to take immediate steps to end the horrific war, collective punishment, and illegal occupation in Palestine.
6 November 2023

PM calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the world leaders to take immediate steps to end the horrific war, collective punishment, and illegal occupation in Palestine
6 November 2023

Peter Haas meets Saber Chowdhury

In the two-hour meeting, they discussion mainly focused on climate change issues ahead of the COP-28 scheduled for November 30-December 12 in the UAE
6 November 2023

EU top diplomat 'concerned over 8,000 arrests' in Bangladesh

The European Union's top diplomat Josep Borrell today expressed his concern over the arrest of “over 8,000 opposition activists in Bangladesh
5 November 2023

Bangladesh highlights its contribution to UN peacekeeping

Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN Ambassador Muhammad A Muhith has portrayed Bangladesh's contribution to UN Peacekeeping and peacebuilding as their sacred responsibility
4 November 2023

New projects to benefit both Bangladesh-India: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the three India assisted development schemes will benefit both the people of Bangladesh and India
3 November 2023

Commonwealth to send pre-election mission on Nov 19

The Commonwealth will decide on sending a full observer mission only after the findings of the pre-election mission are communicated to the Commonwealth secretary-general
3 November 2023

Nat’l Election: UN urges all to shun violence

The United Nations reiterated the call for free and fair elections in Bangladesh and urged all to refrain from violence.
2 November 2023

Oman visa suspension temporary

Oman temporarily suspended recruiting Bangladeshis as an increasing number of laid-off workers were illegally working there without the full legal protection of their rights, said its embassy in Dhaka yesterday.
2 November 2023

Haas holds meeting with foreign secretary

US Ambassador Peter Haas today held a meeting with Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen at the State Guest House Padma
2 November 2023

Bangladesh gives medical aid worth Tk 10cr to Sri Lanka

Bangladesh today provided medical assistance worth Tk 10 crore to Sri Lanka as part of solidarity during the trying times
2 November 2023

Visa suspension temporary: Oman

The visa suspension for Bangladeshi nationals by Oman has come in the context of a comprehensive periodical review, the Gulf country said today
2 November 2023

UN urges all against violence, harassment

The United Nations has reiterated the call for “free and fair” elections in Bangladesh and urged against harassment and violence in the run-up to the national election
2 November 2023

US keeping eye on polls environment

The US State Department said dialogue is crucial for free and fair elections in Bangladesh and that it is closely monitoring the electoral environment.
1 November 2023