BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday alleged that the government is trying to ‘eliminate’ its opponents with its ‘repressive acts’.
Category: Diplomacy
Kim Jong Un’s train leaves Beijing after his fourth trip
Dagyum Ji and Oliver Hotham January 9th – A train believed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Un departed from the Chinese capital on Wednesday, multiple outlets reported, wrapping up a visit to the country in which he…
Sultan of Oman, Sudanese PM greet Hasina
Sultan of Oman Qaboos bin Said Al Said has extended his heartiest congratulations to Bangladesh Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on her party’s absolute victory in the 11th parliamentary elections.
Japan assures support for uplift, regrets matters of concern
Dhaka, Jan 6 – Japan has said it intends to continuously support Bangladesh’s efforts for its development and prosperity, and further develop the relationship between the two countries.
Communist Party of China congratulates AL on polls victory
Dhaka, Jan 5 – The Communist Party of China (CPC) has congratulated the Awami League Central Working Committee on its victory in the 11th parliamentary election.
Norway to work with govt, opposition to advance Bd’s dev
Norway has said it will continue to work with the government and the opposition, as well as other stakeholders, to further advance the democratic and economic development of Bangladesh.
BNP informs US envoy about ‘election irregularities’
A three-member BNP delegation, led by its secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, on Friday met US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller and discussed various issues relating to 11th national election held on Sunday.
US urges all parties to avoid violence
Mohammad Zainal Abedin from NY NY, Jan. 2: The US has hailed Bangladeshi for the recently held general election and urged all concerned to discourage violence of any type.
Putin greets Hasina for her party’s reelection
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on securing her party’s absolute victory in the 11th national election.
UK to support more stable, prosperous Bangladesh
‘It’s vital for govt, all political parties to work together now’ Dhaka, Jan 1 – The United Kingdom has welcomed the participation of all opposition parties in Sunday’s elections and said they will continue to support the people of Bangladesh…
Saudi King, Crown Prince, Qatari Emir greet Hasina
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Tuesday congratulated Bangladesh Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on her party’s absolute victory in the 11th national election.
Opposition in polls reflects aspirations of people: EU
Dhaka, Jan 1 – The European Union (EU) has said the mobilisation of voters and the participation of the opposition in Sunday’s elections for the first time in 10 years reflect the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh to democracy.
US describes Sunday’s polls as positive development
Dhaka, Jan 1 – The United States has commended the tens of millions of Bangladeshis who voted in Bangladesh’s 11th parliamentary election on December 30, as well as the decision of all major opposition political parties to participate.
President Tsai says Taiwanese want to maintain self-rule
Taiwan’s leader said Tuesday the people of the island want to maintain self-rule despite recent electoral gains by the Beijing-friendly opposition party.
Greetings from China, India, Bhutan, Nepal for PM Hasina
Dhaka, Dec 31 – Global leaders keep congratulating Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her party’s third consecutive win with absolute majority in 11the national election held on Sunday.
US concerned at ‘high level of violence in Bd polls campaign’
Dhaka, Dec 27 – United States have expressed concern over the high level of campaign violence during the election campaign ahead of the election scheduled on December 30.
Our hearts now get closer, Chinese envoy on Dhaka-Beijing ties
Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Zhang Zuo on Monday said his country wants to give a further push to broaden people-to-people contacts with Bangladesh taking the mutual bilateral relations to a newer height.
Violence undermines democratic process: Miller
The United States has reiterated its hope to see a peaceful, participatory and credible national election in Bangladesh saying violence only undermines the democratic process.
Oikya Front leaders share worries with diplomats over polls
Dhaka, Dec 19 – The major opposition alliance Jatiya Oikya Front yesterday briefed foreign diplomats based in Dhaka about the election situation in the country including the arrest of opposition candidates, leaders and activists and resorting to harassment and repression…
Hope, polls to be credible, peaceful: US envoy tells Hasina
Newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl Robert Miller on Monday hoped that the next general election in Bangladesh will be credible and peaceful.
Canadian ex-diplomat detained in China, official confirms
A former Canadian diplomat has been detained while visiting Beijing amid a dispute between the two counties over Canada’s arrest of a Chinese executive at the request of the United States.Canadian Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale on Tuesday confirmed the…
Refrain from violence, ensure credible polls: EU diplomats
Heads of Mission of the European Union (EU) and the heads of Mission of Norway and Switzerland here on Monday urged all the political parties to meet their democratic responsibilities and refrain from election violence.
China furious at Huawei executive’s arrest in Canada
China reacted furiously Thursday after a top executive and daughter of the founder of Chinese telecom giant Huawei was arrested in Canada following a US extradition request, threatening to rattle a trade war truce with the United States.
Address root causes of Rohingya crisis, US tells Myanmar
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller has urged Myanmar to address the root causes of Rohingya crisis expressing strong support to hold accountable those responsible persons for the atrocities committed against Rohingyas in Myanmar.
Qatar’s emir receives invite from Saudi king to attend GCC Summit
Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has received a written invitation from Saudi Arabia’s King Salman to attend an annual Gulf Arab summit being held in Riyadh on December 9, Kuwait and Qatar’s state news agencies said on…
Ukraine-Russia sea clash: Poroshenko urges Nato to send ships
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has urged Nato to send ships to the Sea of Azov following a naval confrontation with Russia off Crimea.
EU won’t observe Bd elections – No MEP asked to represent
Press Releases The co-chairs of the European Parliament’s Democracy Support and Election coordination group made the following statement on the forthcoming general elections in Bangladesh.
European Parliament not to observe Bangladesh election
The European Parliament will not observe the general election in Bangladesh scheduled to be held on December 30.
50-member Bd Army delegation on week-long tour of India
Dhaka, Nov 26 – A 50-member delegation of Bangladesh Army is now on a week-long tour to India in continuation of high-level defence cooperation between Armed Forces of Bangladesh and India.
EU to keep eyes on Bangladesh polls, not sending observers
Though it will not send any observer team because of a lengthy preparatory process, the European Union (EU) will closely monitor the next national election in Bangladesh.