US engages directly with Bangladesh officials

The United States has said it engages directly with Bangladeshi officials to discuss “shared priorities” for the two countries.
19 July 2023

Seminar in UK Parliament: Bangladesh will be one of the wealthiest countries in Asia

A seminar titled "Economic Development and International Trade "was held in the UK Houses of Parliament on Tuesday at the initiative of the Conservative Friends of Bangladesh. Parliamentary Board President MP Bob Blackman moderated the seminar with the support of Sujit Sen, deputy chair of Conservative Friends of Bangladesh
19 July 2023

Attack on Hero Alom: Foreign missions’ statement ‘not acceptable’

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen wondered whether such incidents happening in other countries would result in similar reactions from them
19 July 2023

Bangladesh an increasingly important strategic partner in Indo-Pacific region: UK

The Bangladesh-UK relationship is transitioning to a deeper economic, migration and security partnership, while helping to protect Bangladesh’s development gains, said the British foreign ministry.
19 July 2023

13 foreign missions condemn attack on Hero Alom

Thirteen foreign missions in Bangladesh, including the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union, today condemned the attack on Ashraful Alom, popularly known as Hero Alom, during the Dhaka-17 by-polls on Monday.
19 July 2023

ASEAN secy-general to support Bangladesh's bid to be sectoral partner

Secretary General of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn has assured of extending full support to Bangladesh's endeavor of becoming the Sectoral Dialogue Partner (SDP) of ASEAN..Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen held a meeting with Dr Kao Kim Hourn in Jakarta, Indonesia on the sidelines of the 30th AS
18 July 2023

Dhaka keen to host second BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat

Dhaka expressed interest to host the second BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat while foreign minister Dr. AK Abdul Momen led Bangladesh delegation to the first BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat in Bangkok on Monday..The first ever Retreat was attended by all the Foreign Ministers of BIMST
18 July 2023

EU delegation sits with EC officials

A technical team of European Union Exploratory Mission during a meeting with Election Commission officials enquired about Bangladesh’s election laws and the process of resolving electoral disputes.
18 July 2023

Attack on Hero Alom: Govt clueless about how it happened

The government is embarrassed by Monday’s attack on Ashraful Hossain Alom and is trying to find out who instigated the assault and why, sources said.
18 July 2023

Momen urges Indonesia to play proactive role in Rohingya repatriation

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has urged Indonesia, as a current ASEAN chair, to play more proactive role by involving ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance to expedite the speedy, safe dignified and voluntary repatriation of Rohingyas..He made the appeal while held a b
18 July 2023

Foreign minister seeks to expand economic ties with Singapore

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has informed his Singaporean counterpart Dr Vivian Balakrishnan that Bangladesh's Special Economic Zones (SEZ) and High-Tech Parks might be lucrative options for Singapore to invest in..He also requested Singapore to import state of the art quality pharma
18 July 2023

EU team meets EC officials, enquires about polls laws, dispute resolution

A technical team of European Union Exploratory Mission during a meeting with Election Commission officials enquired about Bangladesh’s election laws and the process of resolving electoral disputes
18 July 2023

Maitree power plant, Khulna-Mongla rail line to be opened during PM's India visit

The Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant-2, the 65km Khulna-Mongla Port Rail Link, and the Akhaura-Agartala Rail Link are expected to be inaugurated when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visits India to attend the 18th G20 Summit in September..Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma s
18 July 2023

Momen proposes emergency relief fund

Bangladesh has proposed creating an emergency relief fund for BIMSTEC that may address the contingencies resulting from public health pandemic, natural disasters and humanitarian crisis
17 July 2023

Come to Bangladesh with bigger investment

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today urged South Korean businesses to come with bigger investments in Bangladesh taking advantage of its investment-friendly environment
17 July 2023

Newly appointed Swiss Ambassador presents credentials to president

Newly appointed Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Reto Renggli today presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at the Bangabhaban
17 July 2023

EU team seeks views on ways to ensure fair polls

The European Election Exploratory Mission yesterday met civil society members and wanted to know their opinions on how the next parliamentary election can be held in a free, fair, peaceful and inclusive manner.
16 July 2023

EU delegation to sit with AL, BNP, JP today

The visiting Election Exploratory Mission of the European Union will hold meetings with the ruling Awami League, BNP, Jatiya Party and several other political parties today.
14 July 2023

Bangladesh proposes parliamentary caucus on climate change

Bangladesh, at a high-profile parliamentary roundtable hosted by the Bangladesh High Commission, London at the UK House of Lords, has proposed the creation of a parliamentary caucus on climate change ahead of the COP28 in Dubai later this year
14 July 2023

US Under Secretary Uzra Zeya discusses rights issues with civil society leaders

US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya has wanted to know from the civil society leaders about the protection of human rights defenders and trade union leaders
13 July 2023