UN Human Rights chief lauds interim government’s reform initiatives

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday called for reviving SAARC as a top platform for regional cooperation in South Asia.

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today called for the revival of the Saarc as a top platform for regional cooperation in South Asia

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan today sought financial support and cooperation from the United States to build a new residential hall for female students on the university campus

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva tells Yunus on UNGA sidelines

US President Joe Biden and Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus both affirmed the close partnership between the two countries, rooted in shared democratic values and strong people-to-people ties

US President Joe Biden has offered his country’s full support to the interim government of Bangladesh during his rare bilateral meeting with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.

Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain discussed issues of mutual interest with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday evening in New York.

Muhammad Yunus is currently on his first visit to the US as Bangladesh's head of government..After reaching the American city last night, the chief adviser to the interim government went to the UN headquarters to participate in the 79th United Nations General Assembly this morning, New Yor

Chief adviser meets Canadian PM on sidelines of UNGA

Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain met with US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Rahul Verma and discussed USA's engagements towards a peaceful and democratic transition in Bangladesh

The government yesterday lodged a “strong” protest against “highly deplorable” remarks of Indian Home Minister Amit Shah about Bangladeshi nationals during his recent visit to Jharkhand.

The bilateral meeting between Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and  US President Joe Biden due today provides a rare opportunity for Dhaka  to push for improving trade and boost the economy, say analysts.

In separate interviews with The Daily Star over the weekend, Deb Mukharji and Veena Sikri addressed various issues, including the question of the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina

The US Charge d'affaires Helen LaFave said today that USA stands in support of the indigenous communities and all Bangladeshis, recognising their rich cultural heritage and invaluable contributions to the nation's identity

India is eager to further strengthen its relationship with Bangladesh, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday after meeting Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today sought Danish support to labour reforms and mangrove research, saying the two are some of the top priorities of Bangladesh's interim government

A Supreme Court lawyer today served a legal notice to the government asking it to take necessary measures to stop the export of hilsa fish to India in three days

UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis tells Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will have a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 24.