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
Moscow to back Dhaka’s enhanced role in BRICS
Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey A Ryabkov has pledged to advance the “matured” relations with Bangladesh to a new height.
Visa facilitation, defence ties stressed in army chief's meetings with Canadian side
Bangladesh and Canada have discussed ways to explore new horizons for enhancing the bilateral relationship in multifarious aspects
No issues in Bangladesh should bar any country from restricting visas: Rizwana
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said there is no situation prevailing in Bangladesh that would lead to the restriction of visas for Bangladeshis by any country, stressing that no other country has taken such restrictive measures.."I don't think there is any situation in Bangl
Delhi seeks stable ties with Dhaka
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has said his country will continue to seek a “stable, positive and constructive” relationship with Bangladesh.
EU to back ongoing reforms of interim govt: Rizwana
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said the European Union (EU) will back the ongoing reforms undertaken by the interim government
Outgoing Dutch envoy calls on Yunus
Outgoing Dutch Ambassador in Dhaka Irma van Dueren paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna yesterday afternoon
Govt cancels contractual appointments of 3 envoys
The government today cancelled the contractual appointments of three ambassadors for the remaining period of their contracts
No Indian tourist visa ‘anytime soon’
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma yesterday once again cleared his country’s position not to resume tourist visas for Bangladeshis anytime soon.
Dhaka, Delhi discuss ways to take ties forward
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma yesterday met Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin and discussed how the two countries can take forward the relations in the coming days on all fronts.
Bangladesh, India discuss ways to take forward ties
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma today met Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin and discussed how the two countries can take forward the relations in the coming days on all fronts