Labour unions, rights activists tell EU rep want Tk 23k minimum wage for RMG

Labour unions and rights activists met Eamon Gilmore, the European Union’s special representative for human rights, in the capital today and raised their demand for a minimum wage of Tk 23,000 for the ready-made garment sector.
26 July 2023

13 foreign missions’ behaviour a violation of Vienna Convention: Shahriar

The state minister said govt’s discontent over 13 foreign missions' statement about attack on Hero Alom would be conveyed to respective capitals
26 July 2023

Summoning 13 foreign envoys: Meeting with foreign ministry officials ends

Foreign ministry high-ups have concluded a meeting with the heads of 13 foreign missions who were yesterday summoned by the government over their joint statement condemning the attack on Ashraful Alom alias Hero Alom during the Dhaka-17 by-election.  
26 July 2023

13 foreign envoys summoned to meet foreign ministry officials at 3pm today

Govt summoned them to voice displeasure over their joint statement over attack on Hero Alom
26 July 2023

EU worried over DSA, media environment

The European Union has voiced concerns over the operation of the Digital Security Act and the environment for the civil society and the media in Bangladesh.
25 July 2023

Bangladesh, all other countries should have free, fair polls

The United States has reiterated that they support everyone’s right to freely exercise their role in a democratic society.
25 July 2023

Italian PM for legal migration of workers

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni yesterday stressed the need for migration of Bangladeshi workers in legal ways.
25 July 2023

Italian PM stresses legal migration of workers from Bangladesh

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday stressed the need for migration of Bangladeshi workers in legal ways
25 July 2023

Attack on Hero Alom: 13 envoy summoned over statement

The foreign ministry today summoned the heads of 13 foreign missions over their statement condemning the attack on Ashraful Alom, popularly known as Hero Alom, during the Dhaka-17 by-election
25 July 2023

Stay vigilant against anti-state propaganda : PM tells Bangladeshi envoys

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked Bangladeshi diplomats abroad to work to stop anti-Bangladesh propaganda so that the international community is not misled
25 July 2023

EU welcomes Dhaka's move to further develop human rights

The European Union (EU) today welcomed Bangladesh's initiative for development of the human rights further, official sources said
25 July 2023

UN Summit: PM places five-point proposal for sustainable food system

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday placed a five-point proposal at the UN Food Systems Summit to ensure a sustainable, safe and nutritious food system worldwide, laying emphasis on coordinated steps to lift restrictions on food and fertiliser exports.
24 July 2023

EU special envoy flies in

The European Union’s Special Representative for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore, began his visit to Dhaka yesterday.
24 July 2023

UN summit: PM places 5-point proposal for sustainable food system

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today placed a five-point proposal at the UN Food Systems Summit to ensure a sustainable, safe and nutritious food system worldwide
24 July 2023

EU special representative for human rights due in Dhaka tomorrow

The European Union's Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow to discuss issues of mutual interests and especially rights issues
23 July 2023

PM reaches Rome to attend UN food summit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today arrived in Rome to attend the UN Food Systems Summit at the invitation of the UN Secretary-General
23 July 2023

Foreigners’ remark about country’s internal affairs unwarranted: Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said the foreigners' comments about the country's internal affairs are unwarranted and tantamount to interference in our internal issues
21 July 2023

Russia-Ukraine war is destabilising the world: PM

Sheikh Hasina calls for amicable end to the conflict while addressing a meeting of the Global Crisis Response Group
21 July 2023

Polls-Time Govt: UK envoy holds talks with AL, BNP

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke held separate meetings with the ruling Awami League and opposition BNP yesterday when both the parties reiterated their stance on the election-time government.
20 July 2023

UAE keen to invest in Bangladesh’s energy sector

UAE Minister Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber tells Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
20 July 2023