Embassy & more

Embassy & more

Bangladesh mission launches new legal service for expats in Bahrain

The Bangladesh embassy in Bahrain, with support from the Wage Earners' Welfare Board, has launched a legal support service for the Bangladeshi expatriates in the Gulf country

1y ago

Over 300 workers to get back insurance money

South Korea will arrange insurance money for more than 300 Bangladeshi workers who returned from Korea without collecting the amount that they were entitled to.

2y ago

Regularisation in Greece: 1,000 Bangladeshis register at embassy

More than 1,000 Bangladeshi undocumented migrants have enlisted their names at the Bangladesh embassy in Greece for a regularisation process of the Greek government, which is yet to start.

2y ago

Students of University of Rome Tor Vergata learn about Bangabandhu’s life, philosophy

Students of University of Rome Tor Vergata were told the story of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

2y ago

Bangladesh mission in Kolkata observes anniversary of hoisting national flag

On April 17, 1971, the then Deputy High Commissioner Hossain Ali hoisted the Bangladesh flag by lowering the Pakistani one at the Deputy High Commission in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal, India.

2y ago

Bangladesh High Commission to facilitate Bengali learning to new generation in UK

Bangladesh High Commissioner to UK Saida Muna Tasneem said that as Bengali is the third most spoken language in Greater London, the High Commission would facilitate Bengali language learning to the new generation of British-Bangladeshis.

2y ago

Bangabandhu corner opens at Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad

A ‘Bangabandhu Corner’ has been set up at the Bangladesh High Commission in Pakistan's capital Islamabad.

3y ago

‘Bangladesh Festival’ celebrated in Greece

‘Bangladesh Festival 2021’ was celebrated in Greece with attendance of expatriates and diplomats.

3y ago

Doraiswami to discuss prompt vaccine supply

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Doraiswami has left for India to discuss quick vaccine supply to Bangladesh.

3y ago

Explore ‘Bengal Tiger’ market!

When Harry Verweij arrived as Dutch ambassador three years ago, he had little idea about Bangladesh’s dynamism and thriving businesses. During his tenure, he discovered the immense potential the country holds. He shared thoughts on the future and challenges while talking to The Daily Star before he leaves Dhaka tomorrow.

3y ago

Peter Haas to be the US ambassador to Bangladesh

US President Joe Biden nominated Peter D Haas as the new US ambassador to Bangladesh.

3y ago

Bangladesh exploring potentials for ‘deepening cooperation’ with Bogota: ambassador to Colombia

Bangladesh is exploring the potentials for deepening cooperation and overall relations with Colombia, said Bangladesh’s non-resident Ambassador to Colombia, M Shahidul Islam.

3y ago

India eases visa for envoy, govt official family

There will be no need for e-token to tour India for the families of diplomatic and government official passport holders from 2017. Applicants can submit their visa application at the Uttara IVAC centre by displaying the original passport and attaching a photocopy of the document with the form.

7y ago

India extends easy visa rules for Bangladeshi women

India has extended the scheme that enabled Bangladeshi women travelers to deposit tourist visa applications without prior appointment dates or e-token.

8y ago

India eases visa hassle

Now the applicants need not pay any money to anyone who promises facilitation of visa, particularly for appointment dates. Under the new system, beginning from tomorrow, appointment dates for tourist visa applicants including OTP will be sent to the mobile phone of the applicants by SMS.

8y ago

US embassy releases Amar Ekushey video

The US embassy in Dhaka yesterday released a special video message for the Bangladeshi people in the city, marking the International Mother Language Day.

8y ago

US embassy closed on Feb 21

The American Embassy, its Consular Section, American Center, Archer K Blood American Center Library and EducationUSA will remain closed on Sunday,

8y ago

US embassy closed on Sunday

The US Embassy will remain closed on Sunday to celebrate President's Day, an American holiday.

8y ago