Irene Khan assumes office as Bangladesh’s permanent representative to UN
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Putin congratulates President Mirza Fakhrul, wishes him success
28 August 2026
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Dhaka would consider Mecca pact if invited
28 August 2026
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PM Tarique to visit Türkiye for COP summit in November: Humaiun Kobir
28 August 2026
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Bangladesh asks Qatar to prioritise LNG supplies
28 August 2026
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Bangladesh among Saudi Arabia’s priority countries: Saudi FM
27 August 2026
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Bangladesh awaits India’s response on Ganges water treaty review: Foreign minister
27 August 2026
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Mecca pact can serve as self-defence for the global Muslim community: Khalilur
27 August 2026
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Bangladesh offers support to flood-hit Nepal
27 August 2026
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PM Tarique mourns Nepal flood deaths, offers Bangladesh’s support
26 August 2026
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Golam Mortoza appointed as press minister
Editor of Daily Star Bangla, Golam Mortoza, has been appointed as the press minister at the Bangladesh Embassy in the US with the status of secretary.
19 November 2024
Dhaka to pursue extradition of Hasina, Prof Yunus tells The Hindu
Bangladesh will pursue the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus told The Hindu
18 November 2024
Women key to Bangladesh’s economic progress
Chargé d’ Affaires at the US Embassy in Dhaka Megan Bouldin yesterday said women have a critical role to play in Bangladesh’s economic development.
17 November 2024
US reaffirms commitment to women’s economic growth in Bangladesh
The US has reaffirmed its commitment to women's economic empowerment and fostering economic growth that is both gender-inclusive and provides opportunities to religious and other minorities across Bangladesh
17 November 2024
Indo-Bangla ties can’t be limited to a single issue
The mutual cooperation between Bangladesh and India is multidimensional and cannot be restricted to a single issue, said Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Kumar Verma.
17 November 2024
London to help Dhaka retrieve laundered money
Britain expects the interim government to lay out the vision of how it will restore peace, democratic governance, and promote national reconciliation, said UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West.
17 November 2024
Dhaka urges Vienna to consider opening resident mission
Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain today urged Austria to explore alternative measures for facilitating visas for Bangladeshi students and consider establishing a resident mission in Dhaka
17 November 2024
Fakhrul meets UK Minister Catherine West
The hour-long meeting, which began around 4:30pm, was held at the British high commissioner's residence inside the British High Commission in the capital's Baridhara
17 November 2024
Bangladesh's people deserve 'peaceful future': UK minister
UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West, who arrived here yesterday, said the people of Bangladesh deserve a pathway to a "peaceful future and accountability" after a turbulent few months
16 November 2024
Time to mend Indo-Bangla relations
After Bangladesh seeks extradition of Sheikh Hasina, there can be discussion on the matter, said two Indian scholars attending an event in Dhaka yesterday.
16 November 2024
CGS event starts today
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will join an array of global dignitaries at the three-day Bay of Bengal Conversation 2024, beginning today at a Dhaka hotel.
15 November 2024
UK minister for Indo-Pacific flies in Dhaka tomorrow
The visit marks the first UK ministerial visit to the country since the formation of the interim government
15 November 2024
UN has started extending support to reform commissions: resident coordinator
The UN has started extending different types of support to the different reform commissions constituted by the interim government to finalise reform proposals in different sectors of governance
14 November 2024
Fulfilling sky-high expectations Yunus govt’s key challenge
Says ICG report on completion of interim govt’s 100 days in office
14 November 2024
Chief adviser returns home after joining COP29 in Baku
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus returned home this evening wrapping up his Baku tour to attend the global climate meet Conference of Parties-29 (COP29)
14 November 2024
Pace of reforms will determine time for polls
Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus yesterday told AFP that reforms are needed before his country can elect a government following the ouster of autocratic former ruler Sheikh Hasina.
13 November 2024
Let’s build a world with zero waste
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has called for making a world where there is zero waste.
13 November 2024
'A farmer can be an entrepreneur with access to credit'
Says Prof Yunus terming credit a human right
12 November 2024
LDCs should get preferential treatment
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday advocated for Least Developed Countries to get preferential treatment due to their unique circumstances and development needs.
12 November 2024
Bangladesh, India to boost efficiency at land ports
Bangladesh and India today decided to enhance cooperation in building infrastructure and operational efficiency at various land ports and check-posts located along their international border..The decision was taken at the sixth subgroup meeting of the Land Port Authority of India (LPAI) wi
12 November 2024