Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said the February 12 general elections would set a benchmark for all future polls in Bangladesh.

Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain has said there is no proof that the Bangladesh government has failed to ensure the security of Indians.

US Ambassador Brent Christensen has expressed strong support for the United States’ backing of Bangladesh’s demo-cratic transition and praised the interim government’s efforts regarding the up

Discussions cover trade, immigration and democratic transition

Ambassador Christensen earlier raised concerns over potential risks of closer China ties

Warms up ties with China, Pakistan, tilts away from India

Italian deputy defence minister reaffirms support ahead of February 12 election and referendum

Discussion with Russian ambassador focused on strengthening bilateral ties

Embassy is tightening scrutiny of student visa applications, he says

BNP chairman’s first meeting with UK high commissioner since return

BNP media cell member confirms separate courtesy calls

Bangladesh has suspended the on-arrival visa facility for all eligible countries from today until February 15 to prevent any untoward incident during the upcoming election.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus yesterday ruled out the possibility of a truth and reconciliation initiative in Bangladesh due to the continued denial by the former regime of its crimes.

Three conditions have been mentioned clearly, he says

As part of Union Day celebrations, UAE rulers approved one of the largest clemency initiatives in recent years

General Dwivedi dismisses concerns over Bangladesh’s ties with Pakistan and China

The government has said Bangladesh’s interest in joining the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza hinges on several principles, including that the force be temporary and operate under a clear United Nations Security Council mandate.

The International Court of Justice will today begin public hearings in the case concerning Rohingya genocide, bringing renewed hope of ending decades-long suffering of the ethnic people denied of citizenship.

Foreign adviser urges rejection of Israel’s recognition of ‘Somaliland’

A level playing field for the election is essential, and institutions, including the Election Commission and law enforcement agencies, must not be politicised, European Union Election Observer Mission (EOM) chief Ivars Ijabs has said.