Diplomacy

Diplomacy

Bangladesh welcomes Trump as 47th US president

Yunus expressed his strong belief that the two countries will work to open up new areas of cooperation

2h ago

Foreign adviser’s China tour: Dhaka-Beijing relations to hit reset button

Beijing may consider Bangladesh’s political stability and diplomatic positioning before making any commitment on economic and trade benefits that Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain will seek during his four-day visit to China, said foreign policy analysts.

22h ago

US to back Bangladesh's democratic transition

Says Chargé d’Affaires Tracey Ann Jacobson

23h ago

Will lead consensus-building commission, Yunus tells Australian envoy

He made the remarks when acting Australian high commissioner to Bangladesh Nardia Simpson paid a farewell call on him at the state guest house Jamuna today

1d ago

APPG report on Bangladesh ‘one-sided’

British parliamentarian Rupa Huq, who visited Bangladesh recently, criticised the report released by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Commonwealth, describing it a “one-sided account”.

1d ago

Fencing necessary to ensure a crime-free border with Bangladesh

India yesterday reiterated that fencing is one of the necessary measures to ensure a crime-free border with Bangladesh.

2d ago

Set priority reform sectors based on consensus: EU

However, the EU said those priority reform areas should be identified based on a consensus reached by dialogues between the interim government and political parties.

3d ago

Bangladesh urges Australia to simplify visa process, establish Dhaka-based facility

Acting envoy Nardia Simpson assures her continued efforts at headquarters to address visa and consular issues upon her return

3d ago

Democracy can help Bangladesh to next chapter

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has said that a swift restoration of democracy in Bangladesh is in its best interests.

3d ago

Dhaka-Beijing to celebrate 50 years of bilateral ties

The inauguration of the celebration is expected to be announced during foreign adviser's visit to China

3d ago

Dhaka to urge Beijing to lower interest rates

Dhaka will ask Beijing to lower the interest rates on Chinese loans and extend the loan repayment period to up to 30 years to ease the pressure on the economy during the upcoming visit of Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain.

4d ago

Border fences: ‘India followed all protocols, agreements’

India said it has abided by all protocols and agreements between the governments and border security forces of the two countries with regard to security measures at the border, including barbed wire fencing.

6d ago

Dhaka-Delhi Ties: Normalcy to return once elected govt is in place

The India-Bangladesh relations will normalise once an elected government is in place, said Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi yesterday.

6d ago

Polls by this year vital

Holding national elections within this year is imperative since a country cannot run itself under an undemocratic governance for long, said BNP yesterday.

1w ago

Tarique, Fakhrul, Khasru invited to prayer breakfast in US

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, Secretary General Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and standing committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury have been invited to attend the National Prayer Breakfast in the US, the BNP media cell said in a statement yesterday.

1w ago

Tarique thanks Qatar emir for providing air ambulance to Khaleda

He said he was looking forward to fostering lasting, multifaceted ties between Bangladesh and Qatar

1w ago

Fa’s china visit: Rohingya crisis, trade gap to top agenda

Addressing trade imbalances, attracting Chinese investments in Bangladesh and Rohingya issue will be on the agenda during Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain’s upcoming bilateral visit to China from January 20 to 24, according to a foreign ministry’s spokesperson.

1w ago

Bangladesh, Türkiye for cooperation in defence industry

Bangladesh and Türkiye have discussed the possibility of cooperation in defence industry as Türkiye Trade Minister Prof Ömer Bolat called on Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus today

1w ago