Diplomacy
US says no excuse for violence in Bangladesh
The US has said there is no excuse for violence in Bangladesh, and anyone responsible for violence should be held accountable.
‘Hasina still in India’
Says Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson; declines to comment over ICT arrest warrant against her
EU expresses support for interim govt's reform agenda
The EU has expressed its readiness to support the reform agenda of the interim government, saying that the recent students-led mass uprising is an unprecedented opportunity for change
Crown theft: Govt probing role of priest, staff at temple
Bangladesh government is investigating why the priest and staff of the Jeshoreshwari Kali temple in Satkhira left a golden crown unguarded and insecure.
US hands over airfield support equipment to Bangladesh
The US Global Peacekeeping Operations Initiative and the Office of Defence Cooperation at the US Embassy in Dhaka have handed over airfield support equipment, including telescopic forklifts and an aircraft tow tractor to Bangladesh Air Force's 212 Maintenance Unit
Dhaka explores ways to recover money from US
Dhaka and Washington yesterday discussed the possibility of signing a mutual legal assistance treaty (MLAT) to enhance cooperation in combating corruption and money laundering.
'If you’re in power for 15 years, you feel all is well'
Says ex-Indian high commissioner Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty on Hasina's downfall
Chinese naval fleet begins goodwill visit to Bangladesh
Chinese naval fleet Qi Jiguang and Jing Gangshan arrived at Chattogram Port today on a goodwill visit, which marks significant importance for deepening China-Bangladesh friendship and cooperation
US values Bangladesh as a partner in Indo-Pacific region: Uzra Zeya
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya has said the US values Bangladesh as a "partner" in the Indo-Pacific region and their "strong collaboration" as their leading partner on Rohingya response and number one source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Indian govt calls Tantibazar, Jeshoreshwari mandap incidents 'deplorable'
"They follow a systematic pattern of desecration and damage to temples and deities that we have witnessed over several days now," said the Indian MEA
Foreign secy leads 'productive' talks with US State dept
Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin had a "productive meeting" with US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma at the State Department, affirming renewal of commitment to deepen and expand bilateral ties, strengthen collaboration on areas of mutual interest. .Their discussions focused on the
Chinese envoy holds meeting with BNP, Jamaat leaders in Ctg
Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen today held separate meetings with regional leaders of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami in Chattogram
Chief adviser seeks increased cooperation from Spain
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today urged Spain to increase trade and investment in Bangladesh to help the country in its economic recovery after years of plunder
Dhaka expresses deep concern to Myanmar over new Rohingya influx
Dhaka has expressed deep concern over the new arrivals of Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals in recent times due to armed conflicts in Myanmar's Rakhine state
Foreign secy to visit US October 7-14
Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin is scheduled to make an official visit to the United States on October 7-14 to hold a series of meetings as the two sides eye stronger relations in diverse areas.
Khorshed Alam's appointment as envoy to Poland cancelled
The government has cancelled the appointment of Khorshed Alam Khastagir as Bangladesh ambassador to Poland, said chief adviser's press wing today
Malaysia to accept 18,000 workers who missed deadline
Malaysia has agreed to receive 18,000 Bangladeshi workers who previously missed a deadline to enter the country, said Dr Asif Nazrul, adviser to the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment.