Dhaka, AFD sign $303m credit agreements for dev projects

France will provide Bangladesh with EUR 277 million (approximately $303 million) under a credit facility agreement
26 June 2023

Ensure the safety of UN peacekeepers

Bangladesh has called for addressing the safety and security concerns of the UN peacekeepers deployed in the conflict zones, especially in some African countries.
25 June 2023

'Don't listen to rumours'

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today in parliament reiterated that the government would hold the next general elections in a free, fair, and neutral manner
25 June 2023

UN peacekeeping: Two top UN officials in Dhaka to hold talks

Two top UN officials, who look after peacekeeping operations, policy and compliance, are currently visiting Bangladesh while another one will be touring the country early next month.
24 June 2023

Hasina sends mangoes to Malaysian king, PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sent Bangladeshi mangoes to King Yang Di Pertuan Agong of Malaysia and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as gifts
22 June 2023

Boost farm productivity: Speakers

As agriculture becomes more susceptible to the effects of climate change, it is necessary for farmers to make more efficient use of fertiliser and water to increase farm productivity and income
22 June 2023

Australia partners with IFC to mobilise $50 million in pvt sector investments

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Australian High Commission in Dhaka have partnered together on a new project to help create more opportunities for inclusive and sustainable private investment flow in Bangladesh
22 June 2023

US grants $35m for farmers to mitigate climate impacts

The US government is providing $35 million dollars for the next five years to help Bangladeshi farmers mitigate climate impacts and increase their production
22 June 2023

UK mission to use money raised for King Charles' birthday, coronation for women empowerment

The British High Commission in Dhaka will use a significant portion of the sponsorship, raised on the occasion of celebrating the official birthday of King Charles III and the coronation of the king and Queen Camilla, for supporting empowerment of women in leadership and youth promotion of climate advocacy
22 June 2023

Energy sector holds huge cooperation potential: Nepal envoy

Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari today said his country sees huge potential to cooperate with Dhaka in five key areas including in the energy sector setting milestones in bilateral and sub-regional cooperation
22 June 2023

Ensure policy support for women entrepreneurs

The governments and private organisations in Bangladesh should ensure policy supports to facilitate women’s entrepreneurship, said a top official of the US Embassy in Dhaka yesterday
21 June 2023

Nur met Mossad three times

Palestinian Ambassador to Bangladesh Yousef SY Ramadan yesterday said Nurul Haque Nur, member secretary of Gono Odhikar Parishad, had three meetings with Israeli intelligence agency Mossad.
21 June 2023

Will let India speak for its ties with Bangladesh: US

Washington wants Delhi to speak for its bilateral ties with Dhaka, said US National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby at a briefing ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the US starting later today.
21 June 2023

Bangladesh set to seek BRICS membership

Bangladesh will apply to join BRICS alliance, and the process to formally seek its membership is underway, according to an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
20 June 2023

Momen urges US to import more medicines from Bangladesh

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said the pharmaceutical industries of Bangladesh are producing medicines of international standard, and are exporting medicines at competitive prices to many countries of the world
20 June 2023

Japan grants $4mn for Fourth Primary Education Development Programme

Japan will provide a grant of $4 million for “Fourth Primary Education Development Programme (PEDP4)
20 June 2023

BRICS: China says ready to welcome new members

China is ready to expand BRICS by welcoming new members, Spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry Mao Ning said today
20 June 2023

UK to continue to support Bangladesh's democratic process

British Minister of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Anne-Marie Trevelyan has assured that her government will continue to support democratic process in Bangladesh, according to Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
19 June 2023

PM for peaceful resolution of Ukraine crisis

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called for resolving any dispute peacefully and extended Bangladesh's support to this end
19 June 2023

Bangladesh signs new LNG deal with Oman

Under the new deal, Oman will supply an additional up to 1.5 MTPA of LNG for the next 10 years from 2026
19 June 2023