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Our Correspondent, Sylhet
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Bangladesh, China discuss strengthening defence cooperation
Star Online Report
3 September 2026 Diplomacy
‘Bangladesh PM intelligent and pro-people’
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3 September 2026 Diplomacy
Tehran not concerned over Dhaka’s decision
UNB, Dhaka
3 September 2026 Diplomacy
Mixed reactions to Bangladesh joining Mecca Pact
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31 August 2026 Diplomacy

Bangladesh-EU to hold first political dialogue next year

The European Union and Bangladesh have agreed to launch the first political dialogue next year, for providing strategic guidance and intensifying foreign and security policy cooperation. This was agreed between the two sides in a bid to elevate the partnership on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2022.
28 October 2021

‘Indians participating enthusiastically in events commemorating golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s liberation’

Bangladesh Navy Chief Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal visited Mumbai and interacted with Indian Navy’s Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Naval Command, on Wednesday.
28 October 2021

'Not for foreigners to say how Bangladesh will hold national election'

It's not up to foreigners to say how Bangladesh will hold its national election, British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson said today.
27 October 2021

South Korea committed to strengthen infrastructure partnership: Envoy

South Korea is committed to strengthen infrastructure partnership with Bangladesh, said Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Lee Jang-keun today.
27 October 2021

Japan to provide $ 5m to promote primary education in Bangladesh

Bangladesh and Japan today signed the “Japanese Grant Aid for the Fourth Primary Education Development Programme (PEDP4).”
25 October 2021

Pakistan keen to improve relations with Bangladesh: Envoy tells PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said South Asian nations should work together to eliminate the curse of hunger, poverty and illiteracy and for the wellbeing of the people in the region.
25 October 2021

Navy chief in India on 6-day official trip

Bangladesh Navy Chief Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal is on an official visit to India -- from October 23 to 29.
25 October 2021

Army chief returns from South Korea visit

Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed returned to Dhaka today from his visit to South Korea, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in press statement.
23 October 2021

India-Bangladesh relations witnessing golden era: Shringla

India and Bangladesh are going through a golden era as the relations between the two countries are now deeper than any other strategic partnership, Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said today.
23 October 2021

Macron writes to Hasina on exhibit of Marc Riboud’s Liberation War photos

French President Emmanuel Macron has written a letter expressing his elation to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina regarding the exhibition featuring Liberation War photos by renowned French photographer Marc Riboud.
21 October 2021

US announces $25m more Covid assistance for Bangladesh

The US government has announced an additional $25 million in urgent Covid-19 assistance to help Bangladesh expand its fight against the pandemic, including expansion of vaccinations.
20 October 2021

Stay firm in opposing targeted violence

The US Embassy in Bangladesh yesterday urged all to remain steadfast in opposing targeted violence and orchestrated hate.
19 October 2021

Freedom of religion is sacrosanct: US Embassy in Dhaka

The US Embassy in Dhaka issued a statement on recent communal violence in the country and expressed condolences to the families of the victims.
19 October 2021

Momen for early implementation of regional motor vehicle pact

Dhaka has underscored the need for the early implementation of BBIN (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal) motor vehicle pact for regional connectivity and cooperation with Kathmandu in the areas of energy and trade.
19 October 2021

Army Chief off to South Korea

Chief of Bangladesh Army, General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, left Dhaka last night for South Korea on a five-day official visit.
18 October 2021

‘Bangladesh, South Korea have great potential to further economic ties’

Ambassador of South Korea to Bangladesh Lee Jang-keun today stressed that the two countries have great potential to further develop mutually beneficial economic ties.
17 October 2021

Romania to recruit 40,000 foreign workers; Bangladesh to send more: Momen

Romania has decided to recruit around 40,000 foreign workers, paving the way for Bangladesh to send more workers to that country.  
16 October 2021

India notes ‘some disturbing’ reports, lauds prompt govt action in Bangladesh

India today noted “some disturbing” reports about “attacks on religious gatherings” in Bangladesh but appreciated the “prompt” reaction of the government of the country to control the situation.
14 October 2021

Covid management: Japan praises Bangladesh’s achievement

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ito Naoki, has highly appreciated Bangladesh’s achievement in Covid-19 management under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s leadership, terming it a “great achievement”.
14 October 2021

Momen offers Serbia to recruit Bangladeshi skilled, semi-skilled workers

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has highly praised the development journey of Bangladesh, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, despite challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
13 October 2021