The US and UN have discussed the international community’s efforts to help bring an end to the Myanmar military’s violence and repression that has been going on since the February 1 military coup.
A senior US senator, Lindsey Graham, on Tuesday described American President Joe Biden’s reluctance to reach out to Prime Minister Imran Khan as ‘stunning,” and warned that ignoring Pakistan while withdrawing from Afghanistan could lead to a disaster.
Indian security agencies are probing the possibility of the involvement of Chinese national Han Junwei, who was arrested near the border with Bangladesh on June 10, in a conspiracy relating to national security and not just financial fraud.
Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke about rape and "temptation" in a recent interview with Jonathan Swan for Axios and no one is happy with what he said.
The Taliban said on Sunday they were committed to peace talks, adding they wanted an "Islamic system" in Afghanistan that would make provisions for women's rights in line with cultural traditions and religious rules.
The governments of South Asian countries, including Bangladesh, have failed to play their roles in controlling the spread of the coronavirus and come up with sustainable and effective recovery solutions to the pandemic induced crisis.
Landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rain across Nepal this week killed 11 people including one Indian and two Chinese workers at a development project, while 25 people were missing elsewhere, officials said on Friday.
With an eye on China, India today called for an open and inclusive order in the Indo-Pacific based upon respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity of countries, peaceful resolutions of disputes through dialogue, and adherence to international rules and laws.
Two Indian Naval ships -- INS Kulish and INS Sumedha -- will visit Mongla port from today to March 10 to celebrate the historic occasions of Mujib Borsho and 50 Years of Liberation War.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the “Maitri Setu” between India and Bangladesh tomorrow via video conferencing ahead of visit to Dhaka, reports our New Delhi correspondent.
An official from Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy died in custody in Myanmar overnight after being detained in a crackdown on anti-junta protesters, associates said, and a party leader said he suspected the man was tortured.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the problems between neighbouring countries should be resolved through discussions and negotiations.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet today said security forces in Myanmar must “halt their vicious crackdown on peaceful protestors,” following another day of deadly violence across the country on Wednesday.
India focuses on the development of connectivity with Bangladesh and beyond as the two countries celebrate 50 years of the diplomatic relationship.
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Dhaka around 10am today.
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Bangladesh tomorrow to do the ground work for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the country later this month.
Bangladesh looks forward to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit this month, said State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam today.
Bangladesh has once again requested India to use “non-lethal” weapon at the border.
