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.
The government for the first time will begin a census of Rohingyas staying in Bangladesh illegally to give them special identity documents and prepare a database.
After successful completion of the exchange of enclaves, Bangladesh and India have begun demarcating the land in adverse possession
The United States has said it would continue its call for “inclusiveness and openness” in democratic countries, including Bangladesh, since using every opportunity was important to keep “democratic space open”.
Outgoing British High Commissioner in Dhaka Robert Gibson has said Bangladesh needs to come up with a “very clear strategy” recognizing the “growing challenges and threats” over security issues to ensure that Bangladesh remains a “safe place” to live and work.
Bangladesh should maintain all safety measures and strictly follow the building codes in constructing buildings in
World leaders will gather at the United Nations on September 25 to adopt the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a shared to-do list for a better world created with the input of citizens from countries around the globe.
Senior officials from Bimstec countries will meet in Thailand on Monday to finalise four key instruments tied to the BIMSTEC Free Trade Area. Dhaka believes early realisation of the Bimstec FTA is crucial for promoting trade and investment in the area.
Bangladesh gets ready to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with open arms when his special aircraft touches down the tarmac of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 10:15am today.
India is likely to provide Bangladeshis with its e-Tourist Visa (eTV) facility, which will allow citizens of this country easy and hassle-free entry into India.
In a major push towards sub-regional cooperation, four South Asian countries are set to sign an agreement on June 15.
