A US official today said the bilateral ties between the US and Bangladesh are based on shared values of human rights, democracy, security and development, adding that the recent sanctions on Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have not clouded it.

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has arrived in Dhaka on a two-day visit for holding the first ever political dialogue.

German Ambassador to Bangladesh Achim Troster has advised Bangladeshi companies to prepare for challenges that may arise from 2023 when a German law comes into effect for enhanced human rights protection in supply chains.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam today rejected the recent Nikkei Asia report that claimed China is preparing to set up a maintenance facility in Bangladesh for surface-to-air missile systems it had supplied in 2011.

Bangladesh has sought investment opportunities for Bangladeshi entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan, a central Asian country rich in natural gas.

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander V. Mantytskiy has slammed a section of Bangladesh media for what he said  “biased approach” in their coverage of the situation in Ukraine and Russia.

In the wake of media reports that China is setting up a missile maintenance facility in Bangladesh, Chinese Ambassador Li Jiming yesterday denied any such plan.

Swiss President Ignazio Cassis greeted Bangladesh President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the occasion of 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries yesterday.   

Swiss President Ignazio Cassis has greeted Bangladesh President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries today.

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander V Mantytskiy has slammed a section of Bangladeshi media for what he called “biased approach” in their coverage of the situation in Ukraine and Russia’s actions there.

Bangladesh and Switzerland celebrate 50 years of bilateral relationship today. The relationship is evolving as Bangladesh is gearing to become a developed country by 2041. Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Nathalie Chuard sat down with The Daily Star to share her views on what the future holds for the two countries.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said an uninterrupted democratic process for the past 13 years has been behind the unprecedented development of Bangladesh.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned home today after her five-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has urged Asian nations to take the leadership role for addressing the emerging challenges and tapping the opportunities in the rapidly changing world.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the United Arab Emirates (UAE) business community to invest largely in Bangladesh Special Economic Zones and high-tech parks particularly in readymade garments (RMG), leather, jute, food, ICT, and ITES (IT Enabled Services).

Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to further strengthen the existing bilateral relations between the two countries for mutual benefits.

Bangladesh and India are exploring a cross-border pipeline for liquified natural gas (LNG) and an LNG terminal, India’s Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said today.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has thanked her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for India rescuing nine Bangladeshi nationals from war-torn Ukraine, ANI tweeted today.

Bangladesh and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to further strengthen the existing bilateral relations between the two countries for mutual benefits.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said that people will continue to support her due to her motherly affection as a leader of the country.