Dhaka concerned over 'growing conflicts, military takeovers'

Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen yesterday said they "remain concerned" over the possibility that their overarching priorities with SDGs, climate action and humanitarian action may take a backseat on the global agenda with "growing conflicts and military takeovers" in different parts of the world
31 August 2023

Food, energy security, climate to top agenda

Bangladesh wants the G20 to help end the Russia-Ukraine war and address the challenges of food and energy security and climate change that are affecting the country, said Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen.
31 August 2023

Food, energy security, climate to top agenda

Bangladesh wants the G20 to help end the Russia-Ukraine war and address the challenges of food and energy security and climate change that are affecting the country, said Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen
31 August 2023

PM’s participation at G20 Summit to add feather to Dhaka-Delhi ‘Golden Chapter’: Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's participation at the G20 Summit in New Delhi will add yet another feather to the "Golden Chapter" in Dhaka-Delhi ties
31 August 2023

Macron’s visit likely on Sept 11: Momen

French President Emmanuel Macron is likely to visit Bangladesh on September 11 and climate change, Rohingya and trade issues will be among the topics of bilateral discussion, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said.
30 August 2023

US deputy assistant secretary due next week

Mira Resnick, US deputy assistant secretary of state for regional security at the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, is likely to visit Dhaka next week to discuss issues of mutual interest.
30 August 2023

Possible Macron visit: Trade, climate, migration high on agenda

Bangladesh and France would discuss ways to enhance trade and investment between the two countries apart from discussing issues like climate change and regulated migration if President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron visits Bangladesh next month
30 August 2023

Momen to hold talks with Russian FM Lavrov Sept 7

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said Bangladesh would raise the Rohingya issue during Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's planned visit to Bangladesh on September 7
30 August 2023

They want a loyal govt in Bangladesh: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said some major powers of the world want to establish a loyal government in Bangladesh because of the importance of its geographical location
30 August 2023

China seeks more engagements, business with Bangladesh

Biman to launch Dhaka- Guangzhou flight on September 14
30 August 2023

US Ambassador Peter Haas meets DMP Chief

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas held a meeting with Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Khandker Golam Faruq today.
30 August 2023

Macron may visit Dhaka after G20 summit

French President Emmanuel Macron is likely to visit Dhaka after the G20 summit in New Delhi, signalling an enhancement of the Dhaka-Paris relationship that both parties seem eager for.
29 August 2023

President seeks Italian investment in Bangladesh's EPZ, hi-tech parks

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today urged the Italian investors to invest in export processing zones (EPZs) and hi-tech parks of Bangladesh
29 August 2023

'Take advantage of Bangladesh's conducive investment regime'

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the US businesses to invest more in Bangladesh for mutual benefits
29 August 2023

Bangladesh has potential for sustainable development: Korean envoy

South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Park Young-sik said today that he is confident that Bangladesh will be able to overcome the issues following its LDC graduation and achieve the goals of Smart Bangladesh as a developed country by 2041
29 August 2023

Obama pens letter of support for Prof Yunus

Ex-US President Barack Obama has written a letter of support for Dr Muhammad Yunus, expressing his hope that the Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist can continue to do his important work
27 August 2023
27 August 2023

Dhaka-Tokyo deal on transfer of defence equipment likely soon

As part of the goal to promote regional peace and stability, Bangladesh and Japan may soon sign an agreement on the transfer of defence equipment and technology
26 August 2023

US sharing info with The Gambia for ICJ case

The US has shared information on atrocities against the Rohingya with The Gambia that filed a genocide case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice.
26 August 2023