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
Anwar Ibrahim to consider issue of Bangladeshi workers
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today promised to consider the issue of 18,000 Bangladeshi workers who missed a deadline to enter Malaysia saying that they need workers, but not "modern slaves"
Attack on Durga Puja pandals in Bangladesh undesirable: New Delhi
'These incidents [attacks on Durga puja pandals] do not send the correct message for a festival of social harmony,' says Randhir Jaiswal
Raise Rohingya repatriation issue at Asean for quick solution
Interim government Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus requested Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to raise and pursue the Rohingya repatriation issue at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) for a quick solution...Professor Yunus while holding a joint press appe
Yunus holds brief meeting with Malaysian PM at Dhaka airport
Following the meeting, they boarded the same car to travel to the bilateral venue
Bangladesh to sign extradition treaties with Maldives, Qatar
Bangladesh will soon sign extradition treaties with Maldives and Qatar aimed at bringing back Bangladeshi nationals convicted in the two countries
Prof Yunus set for crucial bilateral talks with Malaysian PM tomorrow
First visit to Bangladesh by foreign head of government since August 5
Dhaka, Delhi look to work together to bolster ties
Dhaka and New Delhi have stressed the need to work together to promote bilateral relations between Bangladesh and India.
Bangladesh, Egypt to revitalise bilateral ties
Bangladesh and Egypt want to revitalise the bilateral relationship in light of the golden jubilee of the diplomatic ties between the two countries this year
Swedish envoy presents credentials to president
Newly-appointed Swedish Ambassador Nicolas Weeks presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at a ceremony at the Bangabhaban yesterday
Italy pledges support for police reforms, regular migration
Italy’s ambassador to Dhaka has pledged support to the interim government’s efforts to reform the police and said it would work together to promote formal migration to the country