BAF to get Eurofighter Typhoon jets

The Bangladesh Air Force yesterday signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Italian aerospace company Leonardo S.p.A for the acquisition of Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft.
9 December 2025, 22:50 PM

Tangail Saree wins UNESCO heritage status

The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognised Bangladesh’s Tangail Saree weaving industry as an intangible cultural heritage.
9 December 2025, 18:37 PM

Bangladesh and India swap detained fishermen

79 fishermen and four fishing boats exchanged, foreign ministry says
9 December 2025, 14:15 PM

Unesco recognises Tangail saree weaving as intangible cultural heritage

This is Bangladesh’s 6th standalone registration and second in four years, foreign ministry says
9 December 2025, 14:01 PM

31 deported from US were ‘shackled for 60 hours’

Thirty-one Bangladeshis were sent back from the US yesterday, with several of them saying they were kept in handcuffs and shackles for nearly 60 hours before being flown to Dhaka.
8 December 2025, 20:32 PM

Hasina’s stay in India is her call

Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s stay in India is her personal decision, influenced by the circumstances that led her to the country, said Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
6 December 2025, 18:39 PM

India seeks strong, mutually beneficial ties with Bangladesh: envoy

Indian High Commission said Maitri Diwas commemorates the day in 1971 when India recognised Bangladesh as a sovereign and independent state
6 December 2025, 15:34 PM

Experts call for stronger Bangladesh-China cooperation in healthcare, education

They're the foundation for a country's prosperity, Chinese embassy official says
4 December 2025, 14:42 PM

Mexico and Bangladesh form Parliamentary Friendship Group in Mexican Parliament

Friendship Group launched as both countries mark 50 years of diplomatic ties
3 December 2025, 15:36 PM

Envoys call for press freedom ahead of polls

End impunity for crimes against journalists, they say
3 December 2025, 14:49 PM

Bangladesh can ‘reset the narrative’ with credible polls

Bangladesh has a chance to reset the narrative with credible and professionally run elections, European Union Ambassador in Dhaka Michael Miller said yesterday.
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Modi wishes Khaleda quick recovery

Expressing deep concern over BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is ready to extend all possible support in any way it can.
1 December 2025, 20:35 PM

‘Our progress and prosperity interconnected’

Shared sacrifices by Bangladesh and India during the 1971 Liberation War continue to emotionally connect the two nations and inspire their growing relationship, said Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma yesterday.
1 December 2025, 20:00 PM

Bangladesh to import 20MW more from Nepal

Bangladesh has decided to import an additional 20MW of hydroelectricity from Nepal, building on the existing arrangement under which the country buys 40MW for six months between June and November.
29 November 2025, 18:27 PM

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif wishes Khaleda Zia a swift recovery

Praises BNP chairperson’s contributions to Bangladesh
29 November 2025, 16:41 PM

Chinese investors keen on green tech, jute and pharma in Bangladesh

EXIM Bank of China vice-president tells chief adviser
28 November 2025, 15:41 PM

‘Request received’: What India is doing with Bangladesh’s call to hand over Hasina

Indian MEA reiterates commitment to peace, democracy, and stability in Bangladesh
26 November 2025, 14:35 PM

'Situation different now': Bangladesh expects India's answer on Hasina's return

'Don't expect an answer within a week,' foreign affairs adviser says
26 November 2025, 12:46 PM

Inclusive growth lays strong foundation for nations

Inclusive economic growth and pluralistic values make a strong foundation of states, said leading economists and foreign diplomats yesterday.
24 November 2025, 18:40 PM

Govt seeks French support to boost fire service, earthquake preparedness

EU observers to join polls once EC makes formal request, says ambassador
24 November 2025, 13:02 PM