Diplomacy
Govt for trying Hasina, allies at ICC
The government intends to pursue charges of crimes against humanity against the Sheikh Hasina regime at the International Criminal Court for the massacre during the July uprising and the enforced disappearances during her 16-year rule, the chief adviser's press wing said in a statement.
India's statement 'contrary to spirit of friendship'
Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Dhaka committed to upholding communal harmony in the country
Ex-IGP Mainul Islam appointed ambassador
Md Mainul Islam, who was removed from the inspector general of Bangladesh police (IGP) post six days ago, has been made an ambassador
Saudi envoy meets Khaleda, invites her for umrah
Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh Issa bin Youssef Al-Duhailan, has invited BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to perform umrah in Saudi Arabia
Govt mulling transparent foreign travel policy: CA’s press secy
The government will develop a transparent policy on foreign travel, said Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today, a day after New Age Editor Nurul Kabir publicly spoke about harassment at the Dhaka airport
Japan remains friend of new Bangladesh: envoy
Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori today reiterated Japan’s unwavering commitment to its friendship with Bangladesh, emphasising that Tokyo’s stance remains unchanged during the country’s interim government
Akbar, Faisal made new press ministers in London, Delhi
The interim government has appointed press ministers to the foreign missions in New Delhi and London
China is a big priority for trade cooperation: commerce adviser
Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin today said China is a big priority of Bangladesh in creating scope for trade cooperation
Yunus urges countries to engage with 'new Bangladesh'
Highlighting the context of the anti-discrimination student movement and the changes it brought to Bangladesh, Prof Yunus said the "power of the ordinary people", in particular the youth, presented to the nation an opportunity to overhaul many of the systems and institutions
Interim govt prioritises health, education over 'grandiose infrastructure'
Prof Yunus tells UNGA
Israel's war on Gaza: Yunus calls for immediate and complete ceasefire
Addressing the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, he said the genocide in Gaza continues unabated despite global concerns and condemnation
US Senate Majority Whip Durbin meets Prof Yunus
US Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus, who was recently selected to lead the Bangladeshi caretaker government following the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Kolkata gets a taste of Hilsa
The coveted Hilsa fish imported from Bangladesh through the formal route hit the retail markets in Kolkata today, nearly a week before the "Mahalaya" which marks the start of the countdown of the Durga Puja festival
'Count on Europe's support in Bangladesh's reform drive'
President of the European Commission Ursula Von der Leyen has assured Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus that "Bangladesh can count on Europe's support" in its reform drive
US to back interim govt in holding free, fair polls
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has indicated that Bangladesh will have US support for a free and fair election, which will chart an inclusive, democratic, and equitable future for the people.
China wants to make solar panels in Bangladesh
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says while meeting with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in New York
Bangladesh deposits instrument of ratification for BBNJ agreement
Adviser for Foreign Affairs Md Touhid Hossain yesterday deposited Bangladesh's instrument of ratification for the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ agreement) at the UNGA High Level Treaty Event.