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Why sleepwalk into more sanctions?

Government threat against critics living abroad is seriously misguided and likely to harm its image even more

Form new authority to help tap blue economy: State Minister

State Minister for Planning Dr Shamsul Alam today (July 21, 2022) proposed forming a new authority – either a ministry or a division under a ministry -- to help tap the potentials of blue economy that remains untapped.

“Padma Bridge not part of Belt and Road Initiative”

Foreign Ministry in a statement said that it has noticed that some quarters are trying to portray that the Padma Multipurpose Bridge – scheduled to be opened on June 25, 2022 – has been constructed with the assistance of foreign funds and is a part of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Bangladeshi students in German universities seek assistance from Foreign Ministry for visa facilitation

“About 2,000 students have registered for visa appointments at the embassy since July last year," said Raihan, a student at a German technical university.

Abrar Murder: ‘No link with freedom of expression’

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has told the UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Mia Seppo that the killing of Buet student Abrar Fahad had nothing to do with freedom of expression.

Beware of Myanmar's subterfuge

The Foreign Ministry's statement, following the mixed messages coming out of Naypyidaw after the visit of Myanmar's Union Minister U Kyaw Tint Swe to Bangladesh, that it betrayed the doubtful intention of Myanmar, has said it all.

Sekander new Bangladesh envoy to Libya

The government has decided to appoint Sheikh Sekander Ali, as the next Bangladeshi ambassador to Libya, says a foreign ministry release.

Strange expenditure

The foreign ministry owes the home ministry Tk 3,786 crore which Bangladesh embassies and missions collected in passport and visa processing fees. The dues have accumulated over 16 years, and now the home ministry has asked the finance ministry to make the foreign ministry pay up.

27 illegal Bangladeshis deported from USA

A total of 27 Bangladeshi illegal migrants have been sent back home from the United States.

November 27, 2022
November 27, 2022

Why sleepwalk into more sanctions?

Government threat against critics living abroad is seriously misguided and likely to harm its image even more

July 21, 2022
July 21, 2022

Form new authority to help tap blue economy: State Minister

State Minister for Planning Dr Shamsul Alam today (July 21, 2022) proposed forming a new authority – either a ministry or a division under a ministry -- to help tap the potentials of blue economy that remains untapped.

June 18, 2022
June 18, 2022

“Padma Bridge not part of Belt and Road Initiative”

Foreign Ministry in a statement said that it has noticed that some quarters are trying to portray that the Padma Multipurpose Bridge – scheduled to be opened on June 25, 2022 – has been constructed with the assistance of foreign funds and is a part of the Belt and Road Initiative.

July 27, 2021
July 27, 2021

Bangladeshi students in German universities seek assistance from Foreign Ministry for visa facilitation

“About 2,000 students have registered for visa appointments at the embassy since July last year," said Raihan, a student at a German technical university.

October 14, 2019
October 14, 2019

Abrar Murder: ‘No link with freedom of expression’

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has told the UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Mia Seppo that the killing of Buet student Abrar Fahad had nothing to do with freedom of expression.

October 5, 2017
October 5, 2017

Beware of Myanmar's subterfuge

The Foreign Ministry's statement, following the mixed messages coming out of Naypyidaw after the visit of Myanmar's Union Minister U Kyaw Tint Swe to Bangladesh, that it betrayed the doubtful intention of Myanmar, has said it all.

August 2, 2017
August 2, 2017

Sekander new Bangladesh envoy to Libya

The government has decided to appoint Sheikh Sekander Ali, as the next Bangladeshi ambassador to Libya, says a foreign ministry release.

June 18, 2017
June 18, 2017

Strange expenditure

The foreign ministry owes the home ministry Tk 3,786 crore which Bangladesh embassies and missions collected in passport and visa processing fees. The dues have accumulated over 16 years, and now the home ministry has asked the finance ministry to make the foreign ministry pay up.

April 6, 2016
April 6, 2016

27 illegal Bangladeshis deported from USA

A total of 27 Bangladeshi illegal migrants have been sent back home from the United States.

March 8, 2016
March 8, 2016

Saudi FM in Dhaka to discuss bilateral, global issues with PM

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir arrives in Dhaka on a brief official visit to discus ‘bilateral and global’ issues.