Bangladesh wants to have greater interaction with ASEAN and become a Sectoral Dialogue Partner since there are vibrant trade relations with some of the countries of the southeast Asian regional bloc.

The newly appointed Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Lilly Nicholls arrived in Dhaka today.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today told the departing US Ambassador Earl R Miller that Bangladesh would remain open to foreign observers in the next parliamentary elections due in 2023.

The outgoing US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Earl R Miller, has discussed the importance of human rights and the rule of law, and enhancing cooperation on development, economic growth and security with Bangladesh.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said the Cambodian Chairmanship of Asean provides a great opportunity to facilitate safe and dignified return of the Rohingyas, now sheltered in Bangladesh, to Myanmar.

The government has decided to investigate the source of BNP’s lobbying money -- at least USD 3.75 million -- that they spent in the last several years to campaign against Bangladesh, said State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam today.

Bangladesh Navy Chief of Staff Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal is visiting Maldives and Sri Lanka as part of improving Bangladesh’s maritime cooperation with the two South Asian countries.

US sanctions on Rab and seven of its current and former officials were not meant to punish Bangladesh but to warn against the violation of human rights, Agriculture Minister Abdur Razzaque said today following a meeting with US Ambassador Earl Miller.

Bangladesh will appoint lobbyists for the interest of the country wherever necessary, said Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today.

Bangladesh and Singapore have agreed to accelerate the signing of free trade agreement (FTA) to boost trade and investment.

Bangladesh and Denmark have agreed to work together on climate change and infrastructural development issues for mutual benefits.

Bangladesh has sought the proactive support of Vietnam for a sustainable solution of the Rohingya crisis within the Asean framework.

Bangladesh High Commission, London on January 11 commemorated the 50th anniversary of Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's maiden visit to the UK at a high-profile event titled “Bangabandhu in Britain: The Historic 8 January”.

Outgoing US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller expressed hope that the "excellent relations" between the two countries would reach "new heights" in the future, noting that a high-level delegation from Washington would visit Dhaka within the next few months.

Fighting human trafficking in Bangladesh is a priority for the US, Ambassador Earl R Miller said today.

Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations, Ambassador Rabab Fatima, has been unanimously elected as President of the UN Women Executive Board for the year 2022.

Indian Coast Guard members today repatriated 20 Bangladeshi fishermen and their fishing boat to Bangladesh through the International Maritime Boundary Line.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen wants heads of Bangladesh missions abroad to play a bigger role to boost trade and investment, and improve the quality of services that the missions offer to expatriates.

The 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay arrived in Dhaka on January 6 as it continues its global journey around the 72 Commonwealth nations and territories before concluding at the opening ceremony of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games on July 28.

Two Japanese vessels -- JS URAGA and JS HIRADO of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force -- arrived in Chattogram Port for a goodwill visit until January 10.