President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday greeted Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election and appreciated his extraordinary leadership quality.In separate messages, the President and Prime Minister also invited Trump and his wife…
Dhaka- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday greeted Donald Trump for being elected US President and invited him to visit Bangladesh. In a felicitation message to the US President-elect, the Prime Minister said she on behalf of the government and…
Dhaka – Canada’s official website providing information on immigration and itizenship has broken as people look to leave the US as Donald Trump grabbed an early lead in the US presidential race.
Dhaka- The US Embassy in Dhaka, including its consular section, will remain closed on Thursday in observance of Veterans Day, an American holiday. The American Center with the Archer K Blood American Center Library and the Education USA Student Advising…
Dhaka – US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat on Monday said the existing relations between Bangladesh and the United States will remain unhurt whoever comes to power following the US Presidential elections, UNB news agency reported.
Why the cancellation of the 19th SAARC summit could mean new life for the regional grouping. By Manjari Chatterjee Miller and Bharath Gopalaswamy In less than two weeks, Pakistan was scheduled to host the 19th annual South Asian Association for…
Dhaka- In the wake of attacks on Hindus in Brahmanbaria, India has conveyed its deep concern over the security of the minority community members in Bangladesh. Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has talked to Indian High Commissioner Harsh Vardhan…
Dhaka: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised Bangladesh’s community-based cyclone preparedness programme as ‘a global best practice’. “The government of Bangladesh launched a large community-based cyclone preparedness programme. It led to a significant reduction in loss of lives…
Islamabad: Two Pakistani officials and an Indian spokesman say Pakistan has withdrawn six of its diplomats working at the Pakistani embassy in New Delhi amid increasing tension between the two countries over the disputed Kashmir territory. The two Pakistani officials…
Dhaka – Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende will be here on February 21 next to commemorate the International Mother Language Day, UNB news agency reported.
British High Commissioner in Dhaka Alison Blake on Monday said things have improved and confidence is coming back since July 1 tragedy but it is far too early for any of them to relax their guard.
British High Commissioner in Dhaka Alison Blake on Monday said things have improved and confidence is coming back since July 1 tragedy but it is far too early for any of them to relax their guard.She appreciated Bangladesh government’s initiatives…
Dhaka: Md Nazmul Quaunine on Friday took over the charge as new Bangladesh High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. He succeeds MA Hannan who went on retirement recently, according to Bangladesh High Commission in London. UNB News Agency Reported.
Dhaka: Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Wednesday met Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque and discussed issues of mutual interest. Officials from Dhaka and Delhi are in discussions over Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s forthcoming bilateral visit to…
Dhaka – Bangladesh on Wednesday urged the UN Security Council to consider working on a resolution against illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories.
An inquiry has begun into the Dutch ambassador to China, Ron Keller, amid reports that he had a secret relationship with a local employee.The Dutch foreign ministry said Mr Keller would not remain actively in post while an investigation took…
Dhaka – The European Union will discuss the formation of new Election Commission in Bangladesh at the next Bangladesh-EU joint commission meeting in Brussels in December next as the tenure of the current EC expires in February next year. “We’ve…
Dhaka: Bosnia and Herzegovina formally opened its Consulate in Bangladesh on Monday. State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam inaugurated the Consulate at Baridhara. Foreign Ministry’s Maritime Affairs Unit Secretary Md Khurshed Alam was, among others, present. UNB News…
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned home on Monday morning after attending the BRICS-BIMSTEC Leaders’ Outreach Summit at Goa in India. A VVIP flight of Bangladesh Biman carrying the Prime Minister and her entourage landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International…
Benaulim, India – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed multi-billion dollar energy and defence pacts on Saturday following talks aimed at reinvigorating ties between the traditional allies.
Dhaka – Chinese President Xi Jinping left here for Goa, India on Saturday morning wrapping up his historic two-day state visit to Bangladesh.
Dhaka – Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his desire to have Bangladesh at China’s side in geopolitics, BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says after Xi’s meeting with his party chief Khaleda Zia. The BNP chairperson met Xi…
Dhaka – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday said there is ample scope to expand ties between Bangladesh and China in the areas of economic, trade, agriculture and industrial sectors.He also assured of considering the matter of increasing Bangladesh’s export…
DHAKA- President Abdul Hamid has sought duty-free and quota-free entry of all Bangladeshi products into the Chinese market to address the current trade imbalance.”We would request you to allow all Bangladeshi products duty-free and quota-free entry into the Chinese market…
Dhaka: President Abdul Hamid on Friday entertained visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping with Dhakai Kachchi Biriyani, Shami Kabab and Aloo-Bukhara chutney as he hosted dinner in honour of his Chinese counterpart at Bangabhaban. The Bangladesh President laid out 10 items…
Dhaka: Bangladesh and China on Friday signed 27 MoUs and agreements including ones on boosting cooperation in counter-terrorism and infrastructure development and energy cooperation. Of the signed documents, 15 were government-to-government MoUs and deals, while 12 loans and mutual deals.…
Dhaka – Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Dhaka Friday morning on a historic state visit to help usher in a new era in Dhaka-Beijing relations, UNB news agency reported. President Abdul Hamid received his Chinese counterpart on his arrival…
Colombo (AP/UNB) — The Maldives government said Thursday it has decided to leave the Commonwealth because the grouping of former British colonies has treated it “unjustly and unfairly” and sought to interfere in its politics. The statement by the Foreign…
Dhaka – Bangladesh and China are likely to sign over 25 MoUs and deals which are expected to usher in a new chapter of greater collaboration between the two countries. The two countries are actively considering 25 priority projects for…
Dhaka – Dhaka needs smart negotiations with Beijing as Bangladesh is witnessing a very good momentum in terms of Chinese investment, a leading economist said in Dhaka on Monday, UNB news agency reported. “We need very smart negotiations with China…