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Bangladeshi diplomat recalled from Kolkata mission after ‘sex chat’ controversy

A diplomat posted at the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata has been recalled to Dhaka by the foreign ministry after he was found to be allegedly involved in a sex chat and a video recording on social media.
30 January 2022

South Korea, Bangladesh sign MoU on scientific and tech cooperation 

The Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea and the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of Bangladesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on scientific and technological cooperation.
30 January 2022

Dhaka wants to counter propaganda ‘with facts’

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday urged Bangladeshis abroad to put in strong efforts to counter conspiracies, noting that there might be more “assaults” on the country and its interests based on propaganda and misinformation.
29 January 2022

Dhaka wants to counter propaganda with facts

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today urged patriotic Bangladeshis abroad to put in bold efforts to counter conspiracies against the country's interest, noting that there might be more "assaults" on the country and its interests based on propaganda and disinformation.
29 January 2022

No impact on EU business interest in Bangladesh

EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley has said he does not see any sign that a European Parliament member’s recent letter seeking sanctions on Rab was having an impact on European business interest in Bangladesh.
27 January 2022

Malaysia wants to elevate diplomatic ties with Bangladesh

Malaysia wants the bilateral relationship with Bangladesh to be elevated to a strategic level as the two countries celebrate the golden jubilee of diplomatic ties this year.
27 January 2022

Unique ties of close friendship

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday extended the “warmest wishes” to her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and the people of India on the occasion of the country’s Republic Day.
26 January 2022

Indian High Commission in Dhaka celebrates 73rd Republic Day of the country

The High Commission of India in Dhaka celebrated the 73rd Republic Day of India today at the Chancery premises.
26 January 2022

Looking forward to working together in next 50 years: Hasina writes to Modi

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today extended “warmest wishes” to her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and the people of India on the occasion of the country’s Republic Day and wrote, "We look forward to working with India in the next fifty years and beyond, towards realising the shared vision of building a peaceful and prosperous region."
26 January 2022

Call for banning Rab from UN deployment: Dhaka expects no impact, says Momen

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today hoped that there will be no impact on Bangladeshis joining peacekeeping missions as the United Nations (UN) takes peacekeepers after much considerations.
25 January 2022

Seminars, workshops on Bangabandhu to be held in 100 universities worldwide: Momen

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said the Bangabandhu Foundation is planning to hold events like seminars and workshops on the ideology and principles of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at 100 prominent universities across the world.
25 January 2022

AL appointed lobbyist to promote a positive image of Bangladesh: Momen

Awami League had appointed lobbyist to promote good governance and a positive image of Bangladesh, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said today.
25 January 2022

Russia congratulates Bangladesh for 50 years of ties

Russia has congratulated Bangladesh on the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh-Russia diplomatic relations due tomorrow.
24 January 2022

Govt wants stronger team work to brand Bangladesh globally

The government wants to expedite its efforts to brand Bangladesh across the world by highlighting the country’s areas of strength and make it a more attractive destination for trade and investment.
23 January 2022

Delegation of British MPs reaffirm solidarity with Rohingyas

A delegation of British MPs reaffirmed their solidarity with the Rohingyas and assured them of remaining by their side with their legitimate demands for citizenship, security, and freedom of movement in Myanmar.
23 January 2022

European Union re-establishes physical presence in Kabul

The European Union said on Friday it was re-establishing a physical presence in Afghanistan for humanitarian purposes, but stressed it was not formally recognising the Taliban-led administration.
22 January 2022

Peacekeeping: UN to look at call for banning Rab

The UN will look into the 12 human rights bodies’ call for banning Rab from its peacekeeping missions, UN secretary-general’s Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said yesterday.
21 January 2022

It was the US that trained Rab: Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said that it is the United States that trained Rab on their rules of engagement how to behave with people and how to interrogate.
21 January 2022

‘Democracy, human rights facing alarming challenges across the world’

US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Earl R Miller, is leaving Bangladesh today, after more than three-year tenure in Bangladesh. The global and regional politics, as well as the bilateral relationship, has undergone much change during this time. Miller has shared his views in an exclusive email interview with Porimol Palma of The Daily Star.
20 January 2022

Let’s continue ‘honest conversations’

Outgoing US Ambassador Earl R Miller wants Dhaka and Washington DC to have honest and direct conversations on democracy, human rights, and rule of law as partnership of the two nations is indispensable not only for future prosperity and security but also for addressing global challenges.
20 January 2022