There is a lot of discussion right now about the side effects of the Covid-19 vaccine and confusion surrounding the taking of the vaccine.
Despite having a dynamic and fast-growing economy, a senior official of the US Department of State believes that Bangladesh's future success is going to be fuelled by strengthening democratic institutions, governing structure, creating space for civil society and improving environment for economic growth.
US civil and military officials are skeptical about Chinese policy and investment in the Indo-Pacific and stepped up Washington's efforts to expand its engagement on a rule-based system for the mutual benefit of the countries in the region.
Despite having a dynamic and fast-growing economy, US officials believe that Bangladesh's future success is going to be fuelled by strengthening its democratic institutions and governing structures.
The US military wants to develop a partnership with Bangladesh military and engage more with the latter for mutual benefit, a senior US military official said.
The United States has renewed its call on Bangladesh government to fulfil its commitment to uphold free, fair and participatory elections that will reflect the will of the people.
Amid growing international pressure to hold its military accountable for the brutal crackdown on the Rohingya, Myanmar is sending a high-powered delegation to Dhaka late this month to finalise preparations for the start of the Rohingya repatriation.
It was the cabinet's oath-taking night after the 2001 parliamentary elections. The phone rang in the newsroom of The Daily Star. On the other end of the phone was the quivering voice of a man who, in his Dhaka University student days, was an infamous “armed cadre” of a political party.
In the aftermath of the attack on the Gulshan café, the international community feels that the government should revisit the security
Bangladesh is yet to move a formal proposal or request to seek assistance from the global community in support of the investigation into the July 1 terrorist attack on a Dhaka cafe.
As the UK opted out of the European Union, foreign affairs experts yesterday stressed the need for immediate talks with the UK on
Saudi Arabia wants Bangladesh to stand by it for backing the 34-nation Islamic military coalition and Saudi measures against Iran. The
Bangladesh is not worried about the threat by Pakistan that it would move the UN to raise the issue of hanging war criminals as the
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will likely begin tours to the UK, Bulgaria and Japan from mid-May to visit her relatives and join two international events.
Recognising the important role youths can play in the region, the South Asian countries have decided to finalise a SAARC Youth Charter and Action Plan in the upcoming Council of Ministers meeting in Nepal.
Bangladesh will consider sending troops to Saudi Arabia only if UN Security Council (UNSC) approves it and in case the two holy mosques face threats.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to write back shortly to her British counterpart David Cameron and request him to withdraw the ban on direct air cargo from Dhaka to London.
As part of modernisation, Bangladesh Railway (BR) will start adding 150 Indonesian-made stainless steel coaches to its fleet from this month.
