Dhaka, Thimphu reaffirm pledge to strengthen ties

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation at bilateral, regional, subregional and international levels with a shared goal of promoting peace and prosperity.
23 November 2025, 21:34 PM

Citizens’ vigilance key to resilient democracy

Political analysts urged citizens to remain vigilant all the time, not only in holding their own governments to account, but also in questioning the global systems that help shape crises in developing nations.
23 November 2025, 18:37 PM

MoUs inked with Bhutan on internet, healthcare

Bangladesh and Bhutan yesterday signed two memoranda of understanding on health cooperation and internet connectivity and also explored plans to formally begin talks on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA).
22 November 2025, 18:36 PM

Bhutan key part in Bangladesh’s regional economic vision: chief adviser

Both sides discuss a plan to formally launch discussions on bilateral FTA
22 November 2025, 14:57 PM

Intensify efforts to safeguard migrant workers

UN human rights experts yesterday voiced renewed alarm over the exploitation and debt bondage of Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia.
21 November 2025, 20:06 PM

Pakistan says Hasina’s death sentence Bangladesh’s ‘internal matter’

Bangladesh ‘fully capable’ of addressing own issues, says Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson
21 November 2025, 19:32 PM

UN, US express condolences over Bangladesh earthquake casualties

BMD reports epicentre in Narsingdi's Madhabdi
21 November 2025, 14:58 PM

Bhutan PM arrives Saturday for 3-day state visit

Bangladesh will roll out the red carpet on Saturday to welcome Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, who arrives on a three-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations through enhanced connectivity, trade and investment.
20 November 2025, 22:29 PM

Security meet: Khalilur urges unity against threats of misinformation

Bangladesh National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman yesterday emphasised the need for implementing collective actions among Colombo Security Conclave member countries to address the challenges of cybersecurity, misinformation, and disinformation.
20 November 2025, 18:41 PM

Khalil, Doval meet in Delhi ahead of CSC

Bangladesh National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman held delegation-level talks with his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval in New Delhi yesterday, discussing “key bilateral issues” in the first high-level meeting between the two countries in months amid strained ties following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government last year.
19 November 2025, 18:26 PM

Khalilur reaches Delhi for regional security conclave

National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman reached New Delhi yesterday, a day earlier than scheduled, to attend a regional security meet at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval.
18 November 2025, 21:40 PM

National Security Adviser Khalilur reaches Delhi a day earlier than scheduled

Will join Colombo Security Conclave amid strained Bangladesh‑India ties
18 November 2025, 16:49 PM

Mahfuj Alam urges Pakistan to assist Bangladeshi research on East Pakistan era

Information adviser made the request during a meeting with Pakistan high commissioner
18 November 2025, 14:42 PM

World Bank delegation meets Jamaat chief in Dhaka

Bangladesh, Bhutan Division Director Jean Pesme leads talks
18 November 2025, 13:27 PM

Verdict against Hasina: UN welcomes accountability but regrets death sentence

The United Nations said yesterday that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s sentencing for crimes against humanity marked “an important moment for victims”, but stressed that she should not have been given the death penalty.
17 November 2025, 18:00 PM

India responds after Bangladesh's ICT issues verdict on Hasina

New Delhi stays silent on Dhaka’s call for ousted PM's extradition
17 November 2025, 13:16 PM

Qatar to recruit 800 Bangladeshi armed forces personnel on deputation

An agreement formalising the recruitment was signed today in Doha
16 November 2025, 14:22 PM

'Reinstate 170 workers'

Bangladesh High Commission in Malaysia has formally written to Mediceram, requesting the company to reinstate more than 170 migrants dismissed on October 31 and to thoroughly review the workers' allegations..The high commission made the statement on its Facebook page yesterday, two days af
14 November 2025, 22:59 PM

Khalilur to join security forum in India at Ajit Doval’s invite

National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman will attend a regional forum in New Delhi at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval.
14 November 2025, 19:00 PM

Bangladesh gearing up for ‘historic’ polls

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday told a visiting Canadian parliamentary delegation that Bangladesh is preparing for a national election, which he described as a “historic moment” for the country.
12 November 2025, 18:09 PM