Diplomacy
Women key to Bangladesh’s economic progress
Chargé d’ Affaires at the US Embassy in Dhaka Megan Bouldin yesterday said women have a critical role to play in Bangladesh’s economic development.
US reaffirms commitment to women’s economic growth in Bangladesh
The US has reaffirmed its commitment to women's economic empowerment and fostering economic growth that is both gender-inclusive and provides opportunities to religious and other minorities across Bangladesh
Indo-Bangla ties can’t be limited to a single issue
The mutual cooperation between Bangladesh and India is multidimensional and cannot be restricted to a single issue, said Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Kumar Verma.
London to help Dhaka retrieve laundered money
Britain expects the interim government to lay out the vision of how it will restore peace, democratic governance, and promote national reconciliation, said UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West.
Dhaka urges Vienna to consider opening resident mission
Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain today urged Austria to explore alternative measures for facilitating visas for Bangladeshi students and consider establishing a resident mission in Dhaka
Fakhrul meets UK Minister Catherine West
The hour-long meeting, which began around 4:30pm, was held at the British high commissioner's residence inside the British High Commission in the capital's Baridhara
Bangladesh's people deserve 'peaceful future': UK minister
UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West, who arrived here yesterday, said the people of Bangladesh deserve a pathway to a "peaceful future and accountability" after a turbulent few months
Time to mend Indo-Bangla relations
After Bangladesh seeks extradition of Sheikh Hasina, there can be discussion on the matter, said two Indian scholars attending an event in Dhaka yesterday.
CGS event starts today
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will join an array of global dignitaries at the three-day Bay of Bengal Conversation 2024, beginning today at a Dhaka hotel.
UK minister for Indo-Pacific flies in Dhaka tomorrow
The visit marks the first UK ministerial visit to the country since the formation of the interim government
UN has started extending support to reform commissions: resident coordinator
The UN has started extending different types of support to the different reform commissions constituted by the interim government to finalise reform proposals in different sectors of governance
Fulfilling sky-high expectations Yunus govt’s key challenge
Says ICG report on completion of interim govt’s 100 days in office
Chief adviser returns home after joining COP29 in Baku
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus returned home this evening wrapping up his Baku tour to attend the global climate meet Conference of Parties-29 (COP29)
Pace of reforms will determine time for polls
Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus yesterday told AFP that reforms are needed before his country can elect a government following the ouster of autocratic former ruler Sheikh Hasina.
Let’s build a world with zero waste
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has called for making a world where there is zero waste.
'A farmer can be an entrepreneur with access to credit'
Says Prof Yunus terming credit a human right
LDCs should get preferential treatment
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday advocated for Least Developed Countries to get preferential treatment due to their unique circumstances and development needs.
Bangladesh, India to boost efficiency at land ports
Bangladesh and India today decided to enhance cooperation in building infrastructure and operational efficiency at various land ports and check-posts located along their international border..The decision was taken at the sixth subgroup meeting of the Land Port Authority of India (LPAI) wi