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
Foreign ministry recalls six ambassadors
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recalled six Bangladesh envoys from six important missions
Yunus, Modi may meet at Bimstec summit
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are likely to meet in November on the sidelines of Bimstec summit in Thailand.
‘Interim govt to decide its term’
The interim government will specify the length of its tenure, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said in an interview with Voice of America.
Bangladesh embassy in Beirut shifted amid Israeli attacks
The Bangladesh embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, has been temporarily shifted to a new address amid Israeli attacks on the Middle Eastern country, and is discussing possible evacuation of Bangladeshi migrants with IOM, Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain said today..“Our mission has come under a warz
Ex-US envoy Haas joins Excelerate Energy
Former US ambassador to Bangladesh Peter D Haas has undertaken the role of strategic advisor at Excelerate Energy -- which runs a floating regasification unit that processes around 50 percent of liquified natural gas (LNG) imported by Bangladesh.
UK envoy Saida Muna Tasneem recalled
The government has recalled Bangladesh High Commissioner to the UK, Saida Muna Tasneem, to Dhaka as part of the current interim government's move to restructure the foreign office
Bangladesh urges UAE to recruit more manpower
Bangladesh has called the United Arab Emirates to recruit more manpower from Bangladesh in different sectors, including the private security sector
85 Bangladeshis set to return home from Myanmar
Eighty-five Bangladeshi nationals who were languishing in Myanmar jails are scheduled to return home tomorrow
Yunus calls for stronger Bangladesh-Maldives relations
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus stressed the need for closer ties with the Maldives when he met Mohamed Muizzu, the president of the island nation, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly at the UN Headquarters in New York yesterday.
Rohingya crisis: Foreign adviser urges UN Security Council to take decisive action
Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has urged the UN Security Council to take decisive action in response to the Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh and the ongoing suffering of Myanmar's citizens amid conflict in Rakhine State