US says Bangladesh, Nepal elections offer new opportunities for engagement in South Asia

Representative Bill Huizenga calls for a secure and free Indian Ocean
12 February 2026, 16:25 PM

US ambassador ‘singing the same old tune again’, Chinese Embassy says

Reaction comes after Reuters report quoting the US envoy on China’s expanding footprint in South Asia
11 February 2026, 20:16 PM

Canada to provide $2 million to EC ahead of Feb 12 polls

High Commissioner Ajit Singh says contribution aims at peaceful democratic transition
8 February 2026, 21:12 PM

US ambassador calls on foreign adviser, discusses bilateral ties

Brent Christensen terms meeting with Touhid Hossain productive
8 February 2026, 15:08 PM

Dhaka signs historic EPA with Tokyo

Bangladesh and Japan yesterday signed a historic Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) in Tokyo, aimed at attracting Japanese investment and retaining preferential trade benefits after Bangladesh graduates from the least developed country (LDC) category in November this year.
7 February 2026, 04:33 AM

'India acted according to how it perceived its interests; we tried to protect ours'

Foreign adviser expects smoother Bangladesh-India ties under elected govt
5 February 2026, 21:51 PM

Dhaka inks deal with Tokyo to upgrade defence

Bangladesh and Japan have signed an agreement to accelerate Bangladesh’s defence modernisation through the transfer of equipment and technology.
5 February 2026, 02:48 AM

India allocates Rs 60 crore for Bangladesh, far below aid for other neighbours

Budget cuts Dhaka’s share by half as Bhutan remains top recipient with Rs 2,289 crore
1 February 2026, 20:52 PM

Dhaka-Beijing co-op must continue: Says Yunus

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said Bangladesh-China cooperation must continue beyond his tenure.
31 January 2026, 03:48 AM

Govt will soon change, cooperation must continue: Yunus on China ties

Chief adviser meets China-Bangladesh Partnership Forum delegation at Jamuna
30 January 2026, 17:08 PM

Indian diplomats’ families were never in danger: Touhid

The Indian diplomats or their families are not in danger in Bangladesh, said Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain yesterday.
29 January 2026, 05:05 AM

Guarantee human rights ahead of polls

Amnesty International (AI) Secretary General Agnès Callamard has urged Bangladesh’s interim government to restore public trust by guaranteeing full respect for human rights and the rule of law.
29 January 2026, 04:46 AM

February 12 polls: US does not take sides: envoy

he United States does not take sides in Bangladesh’s elections, and the outcome is solely for the Bangladeshi people to decide, newly appointed US Ambassador Brent Christensen said yesterday.
29 January 2026, 02:52 AM

Bangladesh, US agree to boost military cooperation

Bangladesh and the United States have agreed to deepen army-to-army cooperation, with both sides emphasising training exchanges, joint drills, and the capacity to use advanced technology and military equipment.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

'I don't understand what kind of signal this could be'

Foreign adviser says Bangladesh has received no formal security message from India
28 January 2026, 20:15 PM

Land Forces Talks: Bangladesh, US agree to boost army-to-army cooperation

Both sides emphasise expanded joint exercises, technological capability
28 January 2026, 17:11 PM

US envoy visits Ctg, highlights trade ties

US Ambassador Brent Christensen has reinforced economic cooperation and bilateral ties in meetings with business and civil society leaders during his first visit to Chattogram on January 26-27.
28 January 2026, 04:49 AM

A truth teller of 1971

Veteran British journalist Sir Mark Tully, widely recognised in Bangladesh for his truthful depiction of atrocities during the Liberation War of 1971, passed away at a hospital in India yesterday. He was 90.
26 January 2026, 05:06 AM

Dhaka slams Delhi for allowing Hasina to deliver speech

Dhaka has expressed surprise and shock that deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been convicted by the International Crimes Tribunal in a case related to the July uprising, was allowed to make a statement at a public event in New Delhi on Friday.
26 January 2026, 04:23 AM

‘Contrary to the norms of good neighbourliness’

Bangladesh slams India for allowing Hasina to make a public statement
25 January 2026, 18:06 PM