Irene Khan assumes office as Bangladesh’s permanent representative to UN
29 August 2026
•
Diplomacy
Putin congratulates President Mirza Fakhrul, wishes him success
28 August 2026
•
Diplomacy
Dhaka would consider Mecca pact if invited
28 August 2026
•
Diplomacy
PM Tarique to visit Türkiye for COP summit in November: Humaiun Kobir
28 August 2026
•
Diplomacy
Bangladesh asks Qatar to prioritise LNG supplies
28 August 2026
•
Diplomacy
Bangladesh among Saudi Arabia’s priority countries: Saudi FM
27 August 2026
•
Diplomacy
Bangladesh awaits India’s response on Ganges water treaty review: Foreign minister
27 August 2026
•
Diplomacy
Mecca pact can serve as self-defence for the global Muslim community: Khalilur
27 August 2026
•
Diplomacy
Bangladesh offers support to flood-hit Nepal
27 August 2026
•
Diplomacy
PM Tarique mourns Nepal flood deaths, offers Bangladesh’s support
26 August 2026
•
Diplomacy
Hasan Mahmud in Netherlands to attend Apostille Convention
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud is now visiting the Netherlands to attend a number of meetings including a ceremony for handing over documents regarding the Apostille Convention
29 July 2024
Laos PM invited to visit Rohingya camps
Bangladesh invited the current Asean chairman, Laos Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, to visit the Rohingya camps in Cox's Bazar to see for himself the plights of the 1.2 million refugees
29 July 2024
PM to attend BIMSTEC summit in Thailand
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to visit Thailand to participate in the BIMSTEC summit on September 4, diplomatic sources said.
28 July 2024
Criminals to be tried following due process
The government has assured the international community that law enforcement agencies will bring individuals responsible for the recent violence to justice using evidence, without any form of reprisal or harassment against protesting students or innocent civilians.
28 July 2024
Ensure inquiry into killings
More than 140 scholars, writers, and public intellectuals from across the world have urged the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk to press for an independent inquiry into the brutal killing and injuring of students and other protesters in Bangladesh.
27 July 2024
Hold law enforcers accountable for wrongdoings
In a letter to Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud, 14 foreign missions in Dhaka urged the protection of human rights and fair trials for those arrested in the wake of last week’s violent clashes.
27 July 2024
PM seeks Japan’s cooperation to reopen damaged metro rail stations
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought cooperation from Japan to reopen the two damaged metro rail stations at Mirpur-10 and Kazipara in Dhaka soon
27 July 2024
Take steps to restore people’s faith in political system
The Awami League government should take steps to restore people’s confidence in the political system in Bangladesh after widespread violence rocked the country, said a report by the International Crisis Group (ICG).
26 July 2024
British MP Rupa Huq questions situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh-origin British MP Rupa Huq has raised a question in the UK parliament on the current situation in Bangladesh.
26 July 2024
Indian union govt the sole authority on foreign affairs
The union government of India has the sole prerogative when it comes to matters of foreign affairs, said a spokesperson of its external affairs ministry acknowledging Dhaka’s note issued after Mamata Banerjee’s remarks.
25 July 2024
Indian union govt sole authority on foreign affairs
Says spokesman after Delhi gets Dhaka's note protesting Mamata's comments
25 July 2024
‘Mockery of justice’
Human Rights Watch yesterday condemned the harsh punishment meted out to the 57 Bangladeshis by the UAE following peaceful demonstrations.
24 July 2024
UAE did not impose restrictions on visas
The United Arab Emirates has not imposed any visa restrictions on Bangladeshi migrants, Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud confirmed yesterday.
24 July 2024
Normalcy to return in a short time
The government yesterday assured foreign diplomats that the situation arising out of students’ quota reform protest will normalise within a short time.
21 July 2024
UN, US, UK slam violence in Bangladesh
The UN, US, and UK have condemned the violence during last week’s students’ protests that left at least 150 people dead.
20 July 2024
Foreign minister to brief envoys today
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud will brief foreign diplomats today on the current crisis that has arisen out of the quota reform movement in Bangladesh.
20 July 2024
Australia, India, US missions issue travel alerts
Foreign missions of Australia, India, and the US have asked their nationals in Bangladesh to remain on alert while travelling amid the ongoing student demonstrations.
18 July 2024
China for peace and stability in Bangladesh
China wants restoration of peace and stability in Bangladesh, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen yesterday.
18 July 2024
Uphold individuals’ rights to protest peacefully: US
The US has reiterated calls on Bangladesh government to uphold the rights of individuals to protest peacefully amid the nationwide ongoing quota reforms protests
18 July 2024
We wish for restoration of peace and stability in Bangladesh: Chinese envoy
China wants restoration of peace and stability in Bangladesh, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen today
18 July 2024