Allocate $10 billion for development of ecosystems, FM urges int’l community

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has called upon the world community to allocate $10 billion as committed by them for the overall development of ecosystems and green shipping
17 April 2024, 19:02 PM

Dhaka, Kathmandu stress on operationalisation of BBIN MVA framework

Bangladesh and Nepal have emphasised the operationalisation of the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA) framework to contribute to each country's economy not only by expanding trade and connectivity but also by creating more opportunities to promote people-to-people contacts.
17 April 2024, 18:41 PM

Indian foreign secy likely to visit Bangladesh Saturday

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra is likely to visit Bangladesh on Saturday as part of preparations for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to New Delhi
17 April 2024, 16:26 PM

Peter Haas inaugurates US bakery Cinnabon in Dhaka's Banani

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today inaugurated American bakery franchise Cinnabon in the capital today
17 April 2024, 14:39 PM

Freedoms slide, prosperity better than neighbours

Although Bangladesh has ranked in 2023 as one of the more prosperous nations among neighbouring countries, its freedoms have seen a gradual decline over the past 22 years, according to a US think tank report.
16 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Greece regularises 10,000 Bangladeshis

Greece has regularised some 10,000 Bangladeshis and is likely to do more.
16 April 2024, 18:00 PM

De-escalate Israel-Iran tension

Bangladesh does not want war in the Middle East, said Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud on Sunday.
15 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Iran-Israel tensions: Dhaka wants peace in Middle East

Saying that Bangladesh does not want war in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud urged the international community to help de-escalate tensions between Iran and Israel
14 April 2024, 17:14 PM

BNP more dangerous than Somali pirates: Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Hasan Mahmud said BNP party members are more dangerous than Somali pirates
13 April 2024, 16:35 PM

BJP invites AL to witness Lok Sabha polls

Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League is among the political parties of at least 25 countries, which have been invited by Bharatiya Janata Party to get a first-hand experience of India’s coming Lok Sabha polls
10 April 2024, 07:23 AM

Conditions right for bilateral ties upgrade: Brazil FM

Bangladesh and Brazil's leaders similar world views and action plans set the conditions right for strengthening the bilateral ties between the countries, said Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira
8 April 2024, 16:32 PM

Brazil to help Bangladesh join BRICS

Visiting Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira yesterday said his country would consider Bangladesh’s keen interest to become a BRICS member “very strongly and positively”.
7 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh wants to import sacrificial animals from Brazil: state minister

State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu today said he requested Brazil to supply sacrificial animals to Bangladesh before Eid-ul-Azha
7 April 2024, 16:18 PM

PM likely to visit Brazil in July: foreign minister

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud today said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is likely to visit Brazil July as the visiting Brazilian foreign minister brought an invitation from the Brazilian president
7 April 2024, 14:07 PM

Brazilian FM in Dhaka, talks with Hasan Mahmud today

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira arrived in Dhaka this morning to discuss bilateral issues and strengthen trade and investment ties with Bangladesh
7 April 2024, 06:22 AM

Brazil’s foreign minister due today

Mauro Vieira, foreign minister of Brazil, will arrive in Dhaka today on a two-day visit to bolster trade and investment relations between the two countries.
6 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Brazilian foreign minister to meet Sheikh Hasina, Hasan Mahmud during two-day visit

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira will arrive in Dhaka tomorrow to discuss bilateral issues and strengthen trade and investment ties with Bangladesh
6 April 2024, 06:02 AM

Boycott indian products issue: India, Bangladesh will continue to enjoy strong ties

India yesterday said it has strong relations with Bangladesh and the partnership between the neighbouring countries will continue.
4 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Arms supply to Israel must stop: foreign minister

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud today hoped that those who supply weapons to Israel, used for killing innocent people, will realise their wrongdoing and stop the arms supply..“We expect the Western world will realise and take steps against Israel. We, the government led by Prime Minister She
4 April 2024, 14:42 PM

India, Bangladesh ‘vibrant’ ties to continue

Says External Affairs Ministry spokesperson on call in Bangladesh to boycott of Indian goods
4 April 2024, 13:02 PM