Irene Khan assumes office as Bangladesh’s permanent representative to UN
29 August 2026
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Putin congratulates President Mirza Fakhrul, wishes him success
28 August 2026
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Dhaka would consider Mecca pact if invited
28 August 2026
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PM Tarique to visit Türkiye for COP summit in November: Humaiun Kobir
28 August 2026
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Bangladesh asks Qatar to prioritise LNG supplies
28 August 2026
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Bangladesh among Saudi Arabia’s priority countries: Saudi FM
27 August 2026
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Bangladesh awaits India’s response on Ganges water treaty review: Foreign minister
27 August 2026
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Mecca pact can serve as self-defence for the global Muslim community: Khalilur
27 August 2026
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Bangladesh offers support to flood-hit Nepal
27 August 2026
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PM Tarique mourns Nepal flood deaths, offers Bangladesh’s support
26 August 2026
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India election: Hasina congratulates Modi on NDA alliance’s win
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a message congratulated her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on the victory of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 18th Lok Sabha elections, according to an official press release
5 June 2024
Naureen Ahsan appointed as next envoy to Brunei Darussalam
The government has appointed Naureen Ahsan as the next high commissioner of Bangladesh to Brunei Darussalam
5 June 2024
Saifur Rahman appointed as new ambassador to Jordan
Ambassador Noor-E Helal Saifur Rahman has been appointed as the new Ambassador of Bangladesh to Jordan
5 June 2024
No more structures in Rohingya camps: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the government will not allow new structures in Rohingya camps
4 June 2024
West has double standards regarding Palestine: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday censured Western countries for their double standards towards innocent Palestinian people
4 June 2024
Malaysia entry: KL unlikely to extend deadline for Bangladeshis
Malaysia has no plans to extend the May 31 deadline for foreign workers’ entry into the Southeast Asian country even though Bangladesh appealed for allowing in 17,000 Bangladeshi migrants who have visas but missed the deadline.
4 June 2024
PM congratulates Mexico's president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today greeted the president-elect of Mexico Dr Claudia Sheinbaum
4 June 2024
Rohingya repatriation: Dhaka seeks Beijing’s engagement
Bangladesh has sought China’s support in creating a “conducive environment” and engaging with Myanmar government for early repatriation of the Rohingya refugees to their ancestral land
4 June 2024
PM likely to visit India June 21-22, China July 9-12
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is likely to visit New Delhi and Beijing in June and July to deepen Bangladesh's ties with Asia's two leading economic powers
3 June 2024
Japanese special envoy Yohei Sasakawa in Dhaka
The Japanese Special Envoy for National Reconciliation in Myanmar and Chairman of the Nippon Foundation, Yohei Sasakawa, is visiting Bangladesh
3 June 2024
BIMSTEC Oct summit to add vigour to regional cooperation: secretary general
Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit, which is planned for October in Thailand this year, is expected to have significant outcomes including signing of an agreement on maritime transport
3 June 2024
Foreign secy to meet Chinese counterpart tomorrow
Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen is scheduled to visit China to have bilateral discussions with his Chinese counterpart tomorrow.
1 June 2024
Foreign ministry not consulted while dropping ‘except Israel’: Momen
Former foreign minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was not consulted while removing the words “except Israel” from the e-passport.
31 May 2024
Rohingya repatriation: Dhaka seeks OIC's continuous support
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has sought continuous support from the member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to ensure the safe and sustainable repatriation of nearly 1.3 million forcibly displaced Rohingyas from Bangladesh to Myanmar
31 May 2024
MoFA not consulted while dropping ‘except Israel’ from e-passports: Momen
The former foreign minister said Bangladesh's position regarding Israel remains unchanged
31 May 2024
Bangladesh a key partner of the UN: Guterres tells Hasan
The foreign minister is currently visiting the United States
31 May 2024
Oman to open 12 types of visas for Bangladeshis
The government of Oman announced granting visas to Bangladeshi nationals in 12 categories, including family visas, reports Times of Oman, quoting Sirajul Haque, chairman of Bangladesh Social Club Oman.
30 May 2024
Japan will always stand by Bangladesh: PM Kishida
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has said the government of Japan will spare no effort to provide the necessary support for the swift recovery of the affected areas in Bangladesh due to Cyclone Remal
30 May 2024
PM seeks Finland's assistance to continue GSP+ facilities
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought assistance from Finland to continue GSP+ advantages from the European Union (EU) for few more years to smoothen Bangladesh's journey towards prosperity after its graduation to a developing country from LDC
30 May 2024
Dhaka, Delhi to further boost travel of nationals from both sides
Bangladesh and India have agreed to further strengthen the bilateral Revised Travel Arrangement (RTA) to facilitate movement of nationals from both sides
29 May 2024