Hasina sends mangoes for Mamata

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sent 1,200 kgs of mangoes as a gift for India’s West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
12 June 2023

Bangladesh, UN to work closely to achieve SDGs

UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis yesterday said the United Nations in Bangladesh stands ready to help the government and the people of Bangladesh navigate the path towards inclusive sustainable development which leaves no one behind.
11 June 2023

No need for UN involvement in nat’l polls

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam has said that there is no need for UN involvement in the upcoming national elections as there is no “conflict situation” in the country.
11 June 2023

PM for strengthening trade relations among Commonwealth

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today emphasised on strengthening business relations among the Commonwealth.
11 June 2023

No need for UN involvement in national election

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam has said that there is no need for UN involvement in the upcoming national elections as there is no “conflict situation” in the country
11 June 2023

BGB-BSF DG level talks kick off in New Delhi

The Director General (DG) level 4-day conference between the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) started in New Delhi this morning.
11 June 2023

Italy eyes long-term LNG supply deal with Bangladesh

Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh Enrico Nunziata has said his country is interested in a long-term agreement with Bangladesh to supply LNG.
9 June 2023

FAO DG lauds PM Hasina’s leadership in ensuring food security

Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Qu Dongyu has lauded Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s leadership in ensuring food security in Bangladesh.
9 June 2023

BGB-BSF talks in New Delhi from June 11

The border guards of Bangladesh and India will hold their bi-annual border-level talks in New Delhi from June 11 when Dhaka is expected to flag its concerns over continued incidents of border killing.
8 June 2023

Russia won’t interfere in Bangladesh polls: envoy

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Aleksandr Mantytsky has reiterated his country's non-interferance approach and hoped that the upcoming national election in Bangladesh be free and fair as per aspirations of Bangladesh.
8 June 2023

Travel pass issued paving way for BNP leader Salahuddin’ home return

Bangladesh Home Ministry has approved BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed's application for a travel pass, paving way for his home return.
8 June 2023

Haas meets Tawfiq-e-Elahi

US Ambassador Peter Haas yesterday met Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, prime minister’s adviser on power, energy and mineral resources affairs, at the latter’s office.
7 June 2023

Denmark to provide Tk 474 crore to strengthen democratic systems

Bangladesh and Denmark have signed a grant-based agreement worth about 300 million Danish krone (approximately Tk 474 crore) for the development of democratic systems.
7 June 2023

BNP won’t take part in elections under AL govt

US Ambassador Peter Haas yesterday discussed free and fair elections, the campaign processes, and “additional important priorities the US and Bangladesh share” when he met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, said the US embassy.
6 June 2023

US once again stresses need for free, fair election here

The US is consistent on the need for Bangladesh to hold free and fair elections, John Kirby, US National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, said on Monday.
6 June 2023

PM for strengthening Bangladesh-India military cooperation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called for boosting cooperation between the military forces of the friendly countries of Bangladesh and India
6 June 2023

Japan gives $500,000 to IOM for Cyclone Mocha-affected Rohingyas

Japan has decided to provide the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) with $500,000 for supporting the Rohingyas and the host community affected by Cyclone Mocha
6 June 2023

US consistent on need for free, fair elections in Bangladesh: White House

The United States has reiterated its call for holding a free and fair election in Bangladesh.
6 June 2023

Malaysia, Bangladesh discuss expansion of labour market, worker safety

Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Imran Ahmed yesterday held talks with Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasutin Bin Ismail on the development and expansion of Bangladesh's labour market in Malaysia
6 June 2023

Rohingyas should not be forced to return: UN

The Rohingyas wishing to return to Myanmar should have access to clear, factual information to be able to make free and informed decisions, and under no condition should be forced to return, said UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees, Kelly T Clements
5 June 2023