Diplomacy

Diplomacy

Bangladesh envoy reaffirms commitment to transparency at UK parliamentary meeting

The meeting was organised by MP Apsana Begum, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group

2d ago

Bangladesh, Azerbaijan for improving connectivity

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today agreed to increase connectivity with Azerbaijan aiming to boost trade and commerce and increase the exchange of scholarship programmes for students

4d ago

Conflict-torn Rakhine / Dhaka agrees to aid corridor, but with conditions: Touhid

Dhaka agrees in principle with the UN proposal for a humanitarian corridor to Myanmar's Rakhine State, but certain conditions must be met for its implementation, said Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain yesterday.

6d ago

Pope Francis was an amazing human being: Yunus

He made the comments while holding meetings with the senior leaders of the Catholic Church, Cardinal Silvano Maria Tomasi and Cardinal Jacob Koovakad, shortly after the funeral mass of Pope Francis in Rome

6d ago

'Catholic Church in Bangladesh to host interfaith dialogue in September'

Indian Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad tells Yunus

6d ago

Yunus pays last respect to Pope, attends his funeral with global leaders

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday attended the funeral of Pope Francis at St Peter’s Square and paid his last tribute.

1w ago

Yunus in Rome to attend Pope Francis’ funeral

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus reached Rome yesterday to attend the funeral of Pope Francis.

1w ago

Qatar will help rebuild Bangladesh

Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has assured that the Gulf nation will provide all possible help to rebuild Bangladesh.

1w ago

BIMSTEC 2025: Yunus-Modi bilateral meeting unlikely

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are unlikely to hold a meeting on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit on April 2-4, putting a damper on the possibility of a thaw in the currently icy bilateral relationship between the two neighbouring countries.

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Dhaka urges Rome to resolve backlog of visa applications by aspirant migrants

Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin yesterday raised with Italy the issue of the backlog of visa applications, particularly of aspirant migrant workers

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Minority attacks were political, not religious

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the attacks on minorities, particularly Hindus, following August 5 last year were politically, not religiously, motivated.

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Yunus invites Qatari businessmen to explore opportunities in Bangladesh

Qatar has extended its full support to the reform agenda of Bangladesh's interim goverment, its Ambassador Seraya Ali Al-Qahtani said today

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Chief Adviser Yunus meets US Senator Gary Peters

The two held an hour-long meeting, discussing issues of mutual interest

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Govt fostering consensus on sustainable reforms in labour sector: Sakhawat

Labour and Employment Adviser Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hossain highlighted this commitment during the 353rd Governing Body Session of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) held yesterday

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Govt reacts to Tulsi Gabbard's comments on Bangladesh

The statement is both misleading and damaging to the image and reputation of Bangladesh, says CA's press wing

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Bangladesh situation a ‘concern’ for US

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard yesterday said the situation in Bangladesh is a “major area of concern” for the United States, citing “the long-time persecution of religious minorities.”

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IEDCR, UNOPS sign $1.6m funding deal to strengthen climate resilience

The IEDCR director emphasised the importance of promoting climate resilience, health infrastructure and sustainable procurement practices on health, highlighting that this project will play a key role in achieving these goals

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Chinese solar panel giant Longi to invest in Bangladesh: Yao Wen

Chinese hospital chains urged to set up top clinics or build JV healthcare facilities in Bangladesh

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