Hasina’s stay in India is her call

Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s stay in India is her personal decision, influenced by the circumstances that led her to the country, said Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
6 December 2025

India seeks strong, mutually beneficial ties with Bangladesh: envoy

Indian High Commission said Maitri Diwas commemorates the day in 1971 when India recognised Bangladesh as a sovereign and independent state
6 December 2025

Experts call for stronger Bangladesh-China cooperation in healthcare, education

They're the foundation for a country's prosperity, Chinese embassy official says
4 December 2025

Mexico and Bangladesh form Parliamentary Friendship Group in Mexican Parliament

Friendship Group launched as both countries mark 50 years of diplomatic ties
3 December 2025

Envoys call for press freedom ahead of polls

End impunity for crimes against journalists, they say
3 December 2025

Bangladesh can ‘reset the narrative’ with credible polls

Bangladesh has a chance to reset the narrative with credible and professionally run elections, European Union Ambassador in Dhaka Michael Miller said yesterday.
2 December 2025

Modi wishes Khaleda quick recovery

Expressing deep concern over BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is ready to extend all possible support in any way it can.
1 December 2025

‘Our progress and prosperity interconnected’

Shared sacrifices by Bangladesh and India during the 1971 Liberation War continue to emotionally connect the two nations and inspire their growing relationship, said Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma yesterday.
1 December 2025

Bangladesh to import 20MW more from Nepal

Bangladesh has decided to import an additional 20MW of hydroelectricity from Nepal, building on the existing arrangement under which the country buys 40MW for six months between June and November.
29 November 2025

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif wishes Khaleda Zia a swift recovery

Praises BNP chairperson’s contributions to Bangladesh
29 November 2025

Chinese investors keen on green tech, jute and pharma in Bangladesh

EXIM Bank of China vice-president tells chief adviser
28 November 2025

‘Request received’: What India is doing with Bangladesh’s call to hand over Hasina

Indian MEA reiterates commitment to peace, democracy, and stability in Bangladesh
26 November 2025

'Situation different now': Bangladesh expects India's answer on Hasina's return

'Don't expect an answer within a week,' foreign affairs adviser says
26 November 2025

Inclusive growth lays strong foundation for nations

Inclusive economic growth and pluralistic values make a strong foundation of states, said leading economists and foreign diplomats yesterday.
24 November 2025

Govt seeks French support to boost fire service, earthquake preparedness

EU observers to join polls once EC makes formal request, says ambassador
24 November 2025

Dhaka, Thimphu reaffirm pledge to strengthen ties

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation at bilateral, regional, subregional and international levels with a shared goal of promoting peace and prosperity.
23 November 2025

Citizens’ vigilance key to resilient democracy

Political analysts urged citizens to remain vigilant all the time, not only in holding their own governments to account, but also in questioning the global systems that help shape crises in developing nations.
23 November 2025

MoUs inked with Bhutan on internet, healthcare

Bangladesh and Bhutan yesterday signed two memoranda of understanding on health cooperation and internet connectivity and also explored plans to formally begin talks on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA).
22 November 2025

Bhutan key part in Bangladesh’s regional economic vision: chief adviser

Both sides discuss a plan to formally launch discussions on bilateral FTA
22 November 2025

Intensify efforts to safeguard migrant workers

UN human rights experts yesterday voiced renewed alarm over the exploitation and debt bondage of Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia.
21 November 2025