Hasina mourns death of Iran President Raisi

Hasina conveyed her condolence in a letter to interim president of Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Mokhber
20 May 2024

Australian FM's Visit: Trade, Rohingya, regional security to get priority

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is scheduled to pay an official visit to Bangladesh on May 21-22 to strengthen bilateral relationship with Bangladesh and find ways to boost cooperation for regional peace, prosperity, and security
19 May 2024

Dhaka seeks Delhi's support in rescuing 'missing' AL lawmaker

Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi and Deputy High Commission in Kolkata are in touch with the Ministry of External Affairs, India regarding the reported missing of Awami League MP Anwarul Azim Anar
19 May 2024

Kyrgyz Capital: Bangladeshis stay indoors for fear of mob attacks

Out of fear, foreign students, including Bangladeshis, are mostly staying indoors in Bishkek of Kyrgyzstan even though the situation, following attacks on foreigners, has largely been stable since Saturday night.
19 May 2024

Türk appeals to Myanmar junta, Arakan Army to pause fighting

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has appealed directly to the Myanmar military and Arakan Army to pause the fighting, protect civilians and allow immediate and unhindered humanitarian access
19 May 2024

Mob violence: Bangladesh’s envoy in Uzbekistan to visit Kyrgyzstan

Bangladesh expressed deep concerns over the mob attacks on South Asian students, including Bangladeshis, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
19 May 2024

Bangladesh seeks UK support for vaccine centre

Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen has sought support from the Oxford Vaccine Group at the University of Oxford to establish a vaccine centre in Bangladesh.
18 May 2024

USDA launches $34m ‘Climate Smart Livestock Project’

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) today launched $34 million worth “Bangladesh Climate Smart Livestock Project” to enhance efficiency, promote climate resilience, and foster sustainable innovations in the livestock sector
18 May 2024

Failed Bangladeshi asylum seekers to be deported from UK

Failed Bangladeshi asylum seekers in the United Kingdom will be deported under a fast-track returns deal between the two countries.
17 May 2024

US sanctions against Rab to stay

The United States has said the sanctions imposed against Bangladesh’s elite force Rab are not being withdrawn.
17 May 2024

Hasan invites Spanish investment in SEZs, Hi-tech parks

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has invited Spanish investment in special economic zones (SEZs) and hi-tech parks in Bangladesh availing various fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for mutual benefit
17 May 2024

Confucius Institute to be set up at RU

Chinese International Education Foundation (CIEF) is going to set up a Confucius Institute at Rajshahi University within a year
17 May 2024

Australia PM congratulates Hasina on reelection

Congratulating Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her reelection, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said he looks forward to working with PM Hasina to strengthen their bilateral relationship and together contribute to regional peace, prosperity and security
16 May 2024

Economic talks: Japanese team due in Dhaka next week

A trade negotiating team of Japan will visit Dhaka from May 19-23 for the first round of Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) negotiations
16 May 2024

‘Will rebuild trust, won’t look back’

In an apparent policy reset, Washington is seeking to rebuild the trust in its relations with Dhaka following tensions in the run-up to the January 7 national polls.
15 May 2024

UNFPA lauds Bangladesh’s success in reducing child, maternal mortality rates

Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Dr Natalia Kanem has appreciated Bangladesh's success in reducing child and maternal mortality rates and preventing child marriages
15 May 2024

US wants to rebuild trust with Bangladesh: Donald Lu

The US wants to rebuild trust with the people of Bangladesh, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu said today
15 May 2024

‘US for lifting Rab sanctions’

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu yesterday told the government they will support the withdrawal of sanctions against Rapid Action Battalion, Prime Minister’s Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman said.
14 May 2024

‘US for lifting Rab sanctions’

Dhaka’s priority will be trade and economy, while Washington’s will be security, especially advancing partnership under its Indo-Pacific Strategy, as US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu holds meetings with the government high-ups today.
14 May 2024

Bangladeshi fuchka is the best: Donald Lu

The US Embassy in Dhaka has shared a brief video appreciating the taste of Bangladeshi fuchka
14 May 2024