Diplomacy

Diplomacy

Pakistan closes air space for Indian airlines, warns against water treaty violation

The announcement from the Pakistan Prime Minister's Office followed a meeting of the National Security Committee, a day after India said there were cross-border elements to Tuesday's attack, in which 26 men were shot dead by militants at a popular tourist destination

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Beijing ready to work with Dhaka to advance economic globalisation

China stands ready to work with Bangladesh and all nations to advance economic globalisation for greater openness and inclusiveness with balanced benefits, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen.

18h ago

Chief adviser, govt condemn J&K attack

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday expressed deep condolences over the loss of lives in an attack by gunmen in India’s Kashmir.

19h ago

Yunus to attend Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is set to attend Pope Francis’ funeral, his Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam told UNB yesterday.

1d ago

Bangladeshis worry amid US immigration crackdown

The United States has deported at least 31 Bangladeshis after President Donald Trump took a tough immigration policy.

2d ago

Yunus leaves for Doha to attend Earthna Summit

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus left for Doha yesterday evening to attend the Earthna Summit 2025.

2d ago

Home adviser urges EU to open visa centre in Dhaka

He made the request during a meeting with EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller at his office at the Secretariat

2d ago

Chief adviser sends condolences on the death of Pope Francis

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed his deepest condolences at the demise of Pope Francis.

3d ago

A positive move to improve ties

The first Bangladesh-Pakistan foreign office consultation (FOC) in 15 years is a positive move to improve ties, but how far the relationship can go depends on whether Islamabad is ready to settle historically unresolved issues, analysts said.

5d ago

'There are examples of turning ex-enemies into allies'

Says CA's deputy press secretary Azad Majumder

5d ago

EU delegation in Bandarban for Sangrai Poi, Maitree Water Festival

A five-member delegation led by EU Ambassador Michael Miller arrived in Bandarban today to experience the natural beauty and cultural diversity of the Chittagong Hill Tracts

5d ago

Take steps to protect minority Muslims

The interim government yesterday strongly protested India’s attempts to link Bangladesh to communal violence in Murshidabad, West Bengal, and urged the neighbouring nation to take steps to protect its minority Muslim population there.

6d ago

Bangladesh demands $4.52b, apology from Pakistan

Bangladesh has demanded $4.52 billion from Pakistan as its share of pre-1971 assets, along with a formal apology for the genocide committed against Bangladeshis by the Pakistan military.

6d ago

US pledges support for govt’s reform agenda

A visiting US delegation called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday and expressed support for the reform agenda of the interim government.

6d ago

Yunus calls for stronger ties with Pakistan

Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch called on him at the state guest house Jamuna today

6d ago

Bangladesh demands $4.52 billion in financial claims from Pakistan

"We raised the historical unsettled issues with Pakistan, including a formal public apology," says foreign secy

6d ago

Bangladesh-Pakistan foreign secretary-level talks begin

This is the first such diplomatic engagement in 15 years

1w ago

Pakistan foreign secy in Dhaka

Pakistan Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch arrived in Dhaka yesterday on a two-day visit to attend the Foreign Office Consultation (FOC), the first such diplomatic engagement in 15 years, as Dhaka and Islamabad seek to normalise relations.

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