Mixed reactions to Bangladesh joining Mecca Pact
31 August 2026
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Diplomacy
Sergio Gor hails Trump's 'Boeing deal with Bangladesh'
30 August 2026
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Diplomacy
Khalilur leaves Dhaka to assume UNGA presidency
31 August 2026
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Diplomacy
Irene Khan assumes office as Bangladesh’s permanent representative to UN
29 August 2026
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Diplomacy
Putin congratulates President Mirza Fakhrul, wishes him success
28 August 2026
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Diplomacy
Dhaka would consider Mecca pact if invited
28 August 2026
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Diplomacy
PM Tarique to visit Türkiye for COP summit in November: Humaiun Kobir
28 August 2026
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Diplomacy
Bangladesh asks Qatar to prioritise LNG supplies
28 August 2026
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Diplomacy
Bangladesh among Saudi Arabia’s priority countries: Saudi FM
27 August 2026
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Diplomacy
Bangladesh awaits India’s response on Ganges water treaty review: Foreign minister
27 August 2026
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Diplomacy
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