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The Cyber Security Act will be repealed within a week and all cases filed under the act will be withdrawn, Nahid Islam, adviser to the posts, telecommunications, and information technology ministry, said yesterday.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

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