ICT, Energy, Infrastructure: Dhaka calls for Canadian investment

Bangladesh has sought Canadian investment in potential sectors such as ICT, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, engineering, and renewable energy.
6 May 2025

Engage more in politics

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged young people to participate more in political activities to translate their dreams into reality and bring meaningful changes to society.
6 May 2025

Bangladesh, Italy agree to combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling

2,589 Bangladeshis arrived in Italy during January and February of 2025
6 May 2025

Touhid concerned over escalating tensions between Pakistan, India

Both sides reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-Bangladesh bilateral relations and emphasised the need for maintaining regular high-level engagements
5 May 2025

EU for fair polls, has no say on timing: envoy

The upcoming national election in Bangladesh should be free, fair and credible, said EU envoy to Bangladesh, adding that the bloc has no say on when the election should be held.
5 May 2025

Bangladesh envoy reaffirms commitment to transparency at UK parliamentary meeting

The meeting was organised by MP Apsana Begum, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group
1 May 2025

Bangladesh, Azerbaijan for improving connectivity

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today agreed to increase connectivity with Azerbaijan aiming to boost trade and commerce and increase the exchange of scholarship programmes for students
29 April 2025

Dhaka agrees to aid corridor, but with conditions: Touhid

Dhaka agrees in principle with the UN proposal for a humanitarian corridor to Myanmar's Rakhine State, but certain conditions must be met for its implementation, said Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain yesterday.
27 April 2025

Pope Francis was an amazing human being: Yunus

He made the comments while holding meetings with the senior leaders of the Catholic Church, Cardinal Silvano Maria Tomasi and Cardinal Jacob Koovakad, shortly after the funeral mass of Pope Francis in Rome
27 April 2025

'Catholic Church in Bangladesh to host interfaith dialogue in September'

Indian Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad tells Yunus
27 April 2025

Yunus pays last respect to Pope, attends his funeral with global leaders

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday attended the funeral of Pope Francis at St Peter’s Square and paid his last tribute.
26 April 2025

Yunus in Rome to attend Pope Francis’ funeral

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus reached Rome yesterday to attend the funeral of Pope Francis.
25 April 2025

Qatar will help rebuild Bangladesh

Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has assured that the Gulf nation will provide all possible help to rebuild Bangladesh.
24 April 2025

Pakistan FM postpones Dhaka trip

Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has postponed his scheduled visit to Bangladesh on April 27-28.
24 April 2025

Italy to support Bangladesh in curbing illegal migration: home adviser

Italy is keen to cooperate with Bangladesh in preventing irregular migration and human trafficking, as well as enhancing the capacity of police, Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said today
24 April 2025

Beijing ready to work with Dhaka to advance economic globalisation

China stands ready to work with Bangladesh and all nations to advance economic globalisation for greater openness and inclusiveness with balanced benefits, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen.
23 April 2025

Chief adviser, govt condemn J&K attack

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday expressed deep condolences over the loss of lives in an attack by gunmen in India’s Kashmir.
23 April 2025

Yunus to attend Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is set to attend Pope Francis’ funeral, his Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam told UNB yesterday.
22 April 2025

Bangladeshis worry amid US immigration crackdown

The United States has deported at least 31 Bangladeshis after President Donald Trump took a tough immigration policy.
21 April 2025

Yunus leaves for Doha to attend Earthna Summit

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus left for Doha yesterday evening to attend the Earthna Summit 2025.
21 April 2025