Diplomacy

Diplomacy

India supports democratic, inclusive Bangladesh: MEA spokesperson

During a weekly media briefing on December 20, the MEA spokesperson said they have reiterated their willingness to build a "positive and constructive" relationship with Bangladesh

15h ago

London to help Dhaka recover siphoned money

The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in the UK said that it is committed in helping Bangladesh track down and recover assets acquired in the UK using funds misappropriated by the previous government.

15h ago

Violence against minorities: 2,200 cases reported in Bangladesh this year

Indian Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh gave the information in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, citing data from minority and human rights organisations

1d ago

Invest in youth to build tomorrow’s economy

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged the D-8 countries to invest in youth and youth-based startups to build an economy of the future.

2d ago

US welcomes interim govt’s election plan

The US yesterday welcomed plans by Bangladesh's interim leader to hold elections next year or in early 2026

2d ago

Prioritise reconstruction of Gaza, West Bank, Lebanon: Prof Yunus

Urges decisive, collective action to end Israeli forces' brutalities

2d ago

US stresses peaceful protests, minority rights in Bangladesh

Vedant Patel emphasised the importance of "protecting minorities" and ensuring peaceful protests in Bangladesh

3d ago

KL to work with Dhaka to address Rohingya crisis

Malaysia is looking forward to strengthening its ties with Bangladesh, said Malaysian Higher Education Minister Zambry Andel Kadir yesterday.

3d ago

Teknaf customs in limbo as 19 mt of rice, authorised by AA, reaches port

The consignment of rice weighing 19 metric tonnes arrived at Teknaf land port on Tuesday evening with the documents sealed and signed by the Arakan Army

3d ago

Malaysian minister calls on Prof Yunus in Cairo

Recruitment of Bangladeshis, expansion of higher education ties, Rohingya crisis among issues discussed

3d ago

Timor-Leste president urges political leaders in Bangladesh to work for peace

He delivered a public lecture on the "Challenges of Peace in the Contemporary World" organised by Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) today

4d ago

Foreign adviser for collaboration among Asian nations for regional stability

He was addressing the 7th Ministerial Council Meeting of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) held today in Baku, Azerbaijan virtually

4d ago

Polish bridge lit up in red, green commemorating Bangladesh Victory Day

Poland’s Śląsko-Dąbrowski Bridge has been lit up in red and green on the Victory Day of Bangladesh on December 16

4d ago

NASA chief inspires Bangladeshi students to explore careers in space science

NASA’s Chief Astronaut Joseph M Acaba has inspired Bangladeshi students to pursue careers in space science, robotics, technology, research, and education during his historic visit to Bangladesh this week

4d ago

Yunus to attend 11th D-8 Summit in Cairo

The chief adviser is scheduled to leave Dhaka for Cairo, Egypt early Wednesday (December 18), his Deputy Press Secretary Apurba Jahangir told UNB without elaborating further

5d ago

Teams from Bangladesh, India pay reciprocal visits on Victory Day

A team of eight freedom fighters and two serving officers of the Bangladesh Armed Forces left for Kolkata today to take part in the Vijay Diwas (Victory Day) celebrations tomorrow on the 53rd anniversary of the Liberation War, the Indian High Commission in Bangladesh said

6d ago

Bangladesh urges restraint, dialogue amid transition in Syria

The government is closely monitoring recent developments in Syria, which has seen a significant shift following the removal of Bashar Al Assad's regime by rebel forces

6d ago

Want relations with India based on mutual interests, respect: Adviser Touhid

Touhid Hossain said the interim government's objective is ultimately to transfer power through a fair and credible election

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