Anwar Ibrahim says cooperation should extend beyond trade and labour migration into emerging technologies and research

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's official visit to China holds "historic significance" and will draw a "more magnificent blueprint" for Bangladesh-China relations.

Bangladesh and Malaysia also agreed to pursue an FTA and strengthen cooperation

After the talks, a high-level meeting between the two countries is scheduled to begin

By choosing Malaysia for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first foreign visit after assuming office, the BNP government is signalling a pragmatic foreign policy approach rather than being drawn into equations involving India, China and the West, analysts say.

Two-day trip expected to focus on trade, investment, labour recruitment and broader strategic cooperation

Tarique Rahman departs for Malaysia on his inaugural state visit, followed by engagements in China

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen has said Bangladeshis can never go wrong in the long run by betting on the United States.

Tarique will leave for Malaysia tomorrow and for China on Monday afternoon

UN secretary-general’s spokesman stresses rights as Dhaka reports repeated attempts to force people across the border

Meetings focus on trade, investment, technical education, and strengthening bilateral ties

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman yesterday said the government is working to establish effective dialogue between Myanmar authorities and the Arakan Army to help create a stable environment in Rakhine state, which in turn would facilitate the repatriation of Rohingyas.

Agreement offers tariff benefits for garments produced with US cotton, he tells parliament

The foreign ministry yesterday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pawan Badhe and expressed its displeasure after Prime Minister’s Adviser on Policy and Strategy Affairs Dr Zahed Ur Rahman was stopped by Indian immigration authorities at Delhi airport on Sunday.

Foreign ministry summoned Pawan Badhe on Monday afternoon to discuss the issue

Khalilur says foreign ministry taking appropriate measures

Nepal started exporting 40 megawatts of electricity to Bangladesh last night, and this will continue until November 15.

Humaiun Kabir calls for balanced and respectful bilateral ties

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has raised concerns over multiple deviations in India’s border fencing projects and urged the Border Security Force to halt unauthorised construction near the frontier, according to a BGB statement.

Newly appointed Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi arrived in Dhaka by road yesterday.