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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COP29 SUMMIT: Prof Yunus leaves for Azerbaijan today
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will be leaving for Baku, Azerbaijan, today to attend the UN’s biggest climate conference, COP29, which is seen as a pivotal opportunity to accelerate action to tackle the ongoing climate crisis.
10 November 2024
US Secret Service to train Bangladeshi law enforcers to combat money laundering, terror financing
The US has joined Bangladesh's efforts to disrupt transnational criminal networks and foster a safer, more secure environment for Bangladeshis
10 November 2024
US wants Dhaka to respect freedom of religion: Miller
The United States has said they want to see freedom of religion respected in Bangladesh, and that people are held accountable for any attacks.
8 November 2024
US wants Dhaka to respect freedom of religion
The United States has said they want to see freedom of religion is respected in Bangladesh, and people are held accountable for any attacks
8 November 2024
Deputy Commander of US Indo-Pacific calls on army chief
A delegation led by deputy commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command Lt Gen Joshua M Rudd yesterday paid a courtesy call on Chief of Army Staff General Waqar-Uz-Zaman at Army Headquarters
7 November 2024
EU to help govt with its reform initiatives
The European Union is ready to support the interim government in “every possible way” in its reform initiatives and fight against corruption.
6 November 2024
Prof Yunus congratulates Trump
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday congratulated Donald Trump for his historic win in the US presidential election.
6 November 2024
Trump’s new era: Dhaka needs to be more proactive
The victory of Donald Trump, who focuses more on America’s domestic interests than on anything else, means the recent trend of progress in Dhaka-Washington ties might slow down, foreign policy analysts said.
6 November 2024
Chief adviser seeks enhanced bilateral ties with Brazil
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today urged Brazil to work more closely with Bangladesh for increasing bilateral cooperation in different fields including trade
6 November 2024
There should be reconciliation among parties
German Ambassador to Bangladesh Achim Tröster has advocated for reconciliation between and within the political parties for a peaceful transition to democracy.
5 November 2024
Govt will scrap CSA within a week
The Cyber Security Act will be repealed within a week and all cases filed under the act will be withdrawn, Nahid Islam, adviser to the posts, telecommunications, and information technology ministry, said yesterday.
4 November 2024
Bangladesh calls for responsible use of AI in security, border management
Foreign adviser reaffirms 'Zero-Tolerance' policy against terrorism
4 November 2024
Finnish firm keen to set up plastic recycling plant in Cox's Bazar
Ambassador tells CA
3 November 2024
US polls outcome won’t affect our bilateral ties
Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam yesterday said the results of the US election will not pose any challenge for the relations between the country and Bangladesh.
2 November 2024
'Our task is to tell the truth in transparent, compelling way'
Says CA’s press secretary on Trump’s comment on Bangladesh
1 November 2024
Dhaka committed to labour reforms
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said Bangladesh is committed to carrying out “sweeping labour reforms”, a key prerequisite of the US government for investment, trade facilities, and development funding.
31 October 2024
Trump slams ‘attacks on minorities’ in Bangladesh
Former president Donald Trump took to X yesterday to wish the Hindus a happy Diwali during which he condemned “violence against minorities in Bangladesh”.
31 October 2024
BIMSTEC should focus more on youth, climate issues: chief adviser
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus today said the BIMSTEC should focus more on youth, environment, and climate crisis issues
28 October 2024
Volker Turk arrives tomorrow to discuss rights situation with govt
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk is set to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow to discuss the updates on Bangladesh’s human rights situation in the aftermath of the political changeover
28 October 2024
Keen to recruit more workers from Bangladesh: Saudi envoy
Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Youssef Essa Al Duhailan on Sunday expressed eagerness to recruit more workers, especially skilled and trained workforce, to support its ambitious initiatives like "Green Saudi Initiative" and mega projects under the Kingdom Vision 2030
27 October 2024