Korea Visa Application Centre to open in Dhaka on September 2
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Diplomacy
Humaiun Kobir’s citizenship debate: What message does his remarks send?
25 August 2026
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Diplomacy
Joining Mecca pact could test Bangladesh’s foreign policy balancing act: Reuters
25 August 2026
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Diplomacy
Abdul Muhith appointed high commissioner to UK
25 August 2026
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Diplomacy
Danish support can help address Dhaka's water crisis: Moyeen
25 August 2026
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Diplomacy
Who are so bothered?
25 August 2026
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Diplomacy
Xi Jinping congratulates Mirza Fakhrul
24 August 2026
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Diplomacy
‘Who is so bothered that they won’t let me work?’: Humaiun Kobir on citizenship question
24 August 2026
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Diplomacy
‘It has to work for them; it has to work for us’
23 August 2026
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Diplomacy
India, Nepal, Maldives congratulate Fakhrul on election as president
22 August 2026
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Diplomacy
Ease national ID hurdles for Bangladesh-origin Pakistanis
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has urged Pakistan to address the humanitarian challenges faced by Bangladesh-origin Pakistani nationals in obtaining Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs), saying the issue affects their access to basic services.
9 July 2026
Irene Khan accorded state minister status as UN permanent representative
The order takes effect immediately
8 July 2026
UN chief election must be merit-based
Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir has called for a more transparent and merit-based process to select the next UN secretary-general, arguing that effective leadership is critical to addressing geopolitical rivalry, armed conflicts, climate change and declining trust in the multilateral system.
8 July 2026
Bangladesh calls for transparent selection of next UN chief
Foreign affairs adviser says merit should weigh heavily as the UN prepares to choose António Guterres’ successor
7 July 2026
Saudi crown prince invites PM to visit
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud has invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit Saudi Arabia, an invitation that the premier is considering as part of efforts to deepen ties with the Kingdom.
7 July 2026
‘Heartbreak is also part of every great love’: Brazil’s heartfelt note to Bangladeshi fans
‘We will remember those who stood by us when the night was hardest,’ embassy’s message says
6 July 2026
Saudi invites PM to visit Kingdom, Dhaka reciprocates
Saudi ambassador delivers the crown prince's letter during a meeting with the prime minister
6 July 2026
Dhaka-Beijing ties draw close scrutiny from New Delhi
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s recent visit to China has opened a new chapter in Bangladesh-China relations while triggering renewed scrutiny in New Delhi over Beijing’s expanding footprint in Bangladesh and the Bay of Bengal region.
6 July 2026
Bangladesh reaffirms support for diplomacy in Middle East
Foreign minister meets Iranian envoy; conveys condolences over Khamenei’s death
5 July 2026
US looks to deepen ties with Bangladesh
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen yesterday said the United States wants to further strengthen people-to-people ties between the two countries.
5 July 2026
Balance major powers without joining blocs
Bangladesh must pursue a foreign policy based on “strategic pragmatism” and national interest while avoiding alignment with any geopolitical blocs, said foreign policy experts and policymakers yesterday.
5 July 2026
Stability key to drawing Japanese investors
Japanese firms see promise in Bangladesh, but they attach great importance to economic, political, and social stability, said Tanaka Akihiko, president of the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
5 July 2026
Tarique vows to deepen cooperation in letter to Trump
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has written to US President Donald Trump, pledging continued cooperation to further strengthen bilateral ties, as the United States marks its 250th Independence Day.
5 July 2026
Tarique writes to Trump on 4th of July, vows to deepen Bangladesh-US ties
Extends greetings on occasion of US Independence Day, highlights progress in trade, energy and investment
4 July 2026
Speaker pays tribute at Iran leader Khamenei's state funeral in Tehran
During the programme, he met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior leaders and signed the condolence book
4 July 2026
India ‘closely watching’ Dhaka-Beijing ties: Jaiswal
New-Delhi is “closely monitoring” all the developments regarding Dhaka-Beijing relations, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said yesterday.
4 July 2026
‘Celebrating freedom, friendship, future with Bangladesh’
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen has called for a celebration of freedom, friendship, and the shared promise of a future with Bangladesh, as the United States of America is all set to celebrate its 250th anniversary of independence.
4 July 2026
Speaker Hafiz meets Iranian counterpart during Tehran visit
Speaker of Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmed yesterday met his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, in Tehran, according to a Facebook post by Bangladesh’s foreign ministry.
4 July 2026
India closely watching developments in Bangladesh-China relations
MEA spokesperson says New Delhi will take ‘appropriate measures’ amid discussions on defence, connectivity and the Teesta project
3 July 2026
Speaker Hafiz Uddin condemns Khamenei’s killing, expresses solidarity with Iran
Reaffirms support for diplomacy and lasting peace during talks with Iran’s Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
3 July 2026