Asean’s collective market holds promise for Bangladesh: Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said the collective market of Asean holds significant promise for Bangladesh's economic growth
8 August 2023

PM’s leadership ensured regional stability

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today conveyed to an Indian business delegation that due to the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, regional stability has been ensured, which has benefited both countries to augment economic growth
7 August 2023

BJP, AL will work for 'greater interest of the region': Nadda

During the meeting, the two sides discussed a wide range of issues including political stability in the region, Bangladesh's economic development, curbing militancy and India-Bangladesh relations
7 August 2023

Sanctions a tool to curb corruption, US anti-corruption official tells foreign secy

Richard Nephew, US State Department coordinator for global anti-corruption, today told Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen that sanctions are a tool to curb corruption
7 August 2023

Fighting Graft: US keen on sharing info, collaboration

US State Department’s Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption Richard Nephew in a meeting with the Anti-Corruption Commission discussed potential cooperation and information exchange on preventing graft and money laundering.
6 August 2023

Dhaka urges Riyadh for quick repatriation of undocumented workers

Bangladesh has called upon Saudi Arabia to speed up its process for the repatriation of undocumented Bangladeshi migrant workers who have applied for this
6 August 2023

US State Dept Global Anti-Corruption Coordinator Nephew due in Dhaka tonight

Department of State's Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption Richard Nephew will arrive in Dhaka tonight to discuss anti-corruption efforts..He will be visiting Bangladesh as part of his tour to South Asian region..During the visit, he will call on the Anti-Corruption Commission chair
6 August 2023

BJP's invitation: AL delegation to visit New Delhi tomorrow

A five-member delegation of Bangladesh Awami League, led by its Presidium Member and Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque, is scheduled to reach New Delhi tomorrow for a four-day visit at the invitation of the BJP
5 August 2023

US to deliver more advanced equipment to Bangladesh military

The US will provide Bangladesh with unmanned air vehicle, patrol boats and hull boats over the next year to help the country conduct UN missions and defend its sovereignty
5 August 2023

Pre-Polls Violence: Don’t use excessive force

The United Nations and Amnesty International yesterday called on Bangladeshi authorities to refrain from excessive use of force amid recurring violence and mass arrests ahead of general elections.
4 August 2023

Refrain from using excessive force: UN, Amnesty

The United Nations and Amnesty International today called on Bangladeshi authorities to refrain from excessive use of force amid recurring violence and mass arrests ahead of general elections
4 August 2023

Dhaka okays 4 transhipment routes to Northeast India: Tripura minister

The Bangladesh government has declared four transhipment routes for Indian traders in Tripura and other northeastern states, said a Tripura minister
4 August 2023

Bangladeshis will decide on how polls to be held: India

It is the people of Bangladesh who will have to decide how the next national polls would be held there, said India yesterday, expressing hope that it would be held peacefully.
3 August 2023

Teesta Water Sharing Issue: Dhaka is now hopeful

Dhaka sees a ray of hope for resolving the long-standing Teesta water-sharing issue with Delhi as an Indian parliamentary committee has recommended the government address the matter.
3 August 2023

US interested only in free, fair polls

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas has said that the US has no position on caretaker government issues.
3 August 2023

Dhaka welcomes Indian parliamentary committee’s call over Teesta issue

Bangladesh has described “encouraging and significant” the recent recommendation made by India's Parliamentary Standing Committee regarding Teesta water sharing agreement
3 August 2023

India wants peaceful polls in Bangladesh

India today expressed hope that the next national elections in Bangladesh would be held peacefully, but declined to comment on the issue of holding it under a caretaker government
3 August 2023

Bangladesh should be rewarded with facilities for graduation: Momen

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen yesterday said graduation of a country like Bangladesh should rather be rewarded with continued everything but Arms (EBA) facilities to overcome challenges and support transition
2 August 2023

AL MP Sony detained in Oman for 12hrs

Oman police released Awami League MP Khadizatul Anwar Sony yesterday, about 12 hours after detaining her for holding a political meeting without permission.
2 August 2023

Many global actors don't want Rohingyas to be repatriated now: Momen

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said Myanmar is willing to take the Rohingyas but some foreign governments and international organisations do not support their repatriation at this moment
2 August 2023