Dhaka: US Secretary of State John Kerry left here for New Delhi on Monday evening wrapping up his hectic nine-hour visit that covered a series of meetings with Bangladesh leadership and opposition leaders. Before leaving Dhaka, he had meetings with…
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BD, US to fight against terrorism together: Kerry
Offering US help in Bangladesh’s fight against terrorism, US Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday expressed his country’s eagerness to closely work with the intelligence agencies of Bangladesh.He came up with his country’s desire during a meeting with Prime…
Dhaka, Delhi sign deal for Friendship Building at Sardah
Dhaka: Bangladesh and India on Sunday signed a financing agreement for the construction of India-Bangladesh Friendship building at the Bangladesh Police Academy, Sardah in Rajshahi. The building will accommodate laboratories, mock crime scenes and a mock crime station. UNB News…
Dhaka ready to respond to war criminals’ trial, if raised
Dhaka: Bangladesh is likely to convey its ‘firm position’ on continuation of war criminals’ trials apart from conveying tougher stance against terrorism and violent extremism during the visit of US Secretary of State John Kerry to Bangladesh on Monday. The…
Kerry to discuss democracy,development,security, human rights
US Secretary of State John Kerry will highlight the longstanding and broad US-Bangladesh relationship during his Dhaka visit on August 29.
N Korea seeks UN meeting on US-South Korea exercises
United Nations, (AP/UNB) — North Korea on Tuesday warned that joint military exercises between South Korea and the United States are pushing the situation on the Korean Peninsula “to the brink of a war” and asked for an urgent meeting…
John Kerry to arrive in Dhaka Aug 29
Dhaka – US Secretary of State John Kerry is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on a brief one-day visit on August 29 to discuss bilateral issues with his Bangladesh counterpart, UNB news agency has reported. However, there is no official…
Washington to offer Dhaka need-based new security assistance
The United States is in discussion with Bangladesh about assistance package in countering terrorism and violent extremism taking Bangladesh’s need into consideration.“We’ve been refining our package and figuring out what we’re going to provide. First of all what your government…
US to work together, eliminate illegal ocean fishing: Envoy
Dhaka: The United States wants to work together with Bangladesh through enhanced international cooperation, information-sharing, and coordinated action to ensure that illegal fishing is eliminated. “I look forward to continued close cooperation between Bangladesh and the United States to ensure…
Steps taken to launch Khulna-Kolkata train service soon: Envoy
Jessore: Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Friday said steps have been taken to launch Khulna-Kolkata train service soon as Jessore is an important place on Bangladesh-India border. “ The district is also very important for boosting…
US apologises for swimmers ‘unacceptable behaviour’
The United States Olympic Committee has apologised for what it called the unacceptable behaviour of four US swimmers who falsely said they had been robbed at gunpoint in Rio.
BD, India to share info to contain militancy
Dhaka: Bangladesh and India have reached a consensus to contain militancy and terrorism through exchange of authentic information timely which will also help contain rumors and falsehood. Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on Wednesday said this while talking to reporters…
India & Bangladesh: Bound by art
Dhaka: The prize distribution programme of art competition “India@Bangladesh” was held at the Institute of Fine Arts on Tuesday. Young and talented art students were honoured for their creations in a ceremony held at the IFA’s Zainul Gallery. The function…
N.Korean diplomat from London embassy defects
A diplomat working in the London embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) left his post for a third country earlier this month, South Korean media reported on Tuesday, citing an anonymous source.“A DPRK diplomat in London is…
Stories from Fidel Castro’s visit to the then USSR
The father of the Cuban Revolution and a central mover and shaker in Latin America, Fidel Castro has turned 90 on Saturday. On his birthday, RT shares some exciting stories of the prominent leader’s visit to the Soviet Union. Propelled…
Turkish Ambassador back, BD envoy leaves Dhaka
Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Devrim Ozturk returned on Friday after long three months’ stay in the Turkish capital of Ankara as ‘tension’ between the two countries apparently over the execution of war criminals has eased.
Indian envoy to meet Khaleda tonight
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Harsh Vardhan Shringla is going to meet BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia tonight (Tuesday night). The meeting will he held at the BNP chairperson’s Gulshan office at 8pm, Khaleda’s media wing member Sayrul Kabir Khan told…
Bangladeshi killed by BSF on Rowmari border
Dhaka – A Bangladeshi national was gunned down by members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at Rowmari border point in Roumari upazila of Kurigram district early Tuesday, UNB news agency reported.
Chinese President Jinping to visit Dhaka in Oct
Dhaka – Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit Dhaka in October and both Bangladesh and China are now working to finalise a suitable date convenient to the two countries. – UNB news agency has reported.
Indian BSF kills Bangladeshi at Jhenidah border
Dhaka – A Bangladeshi national was shot dead by members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) on Baghadanga border in Maheshpur upazila of Jhenidah district early Friday.
India with BD in fight against terrorism: Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reaffirmed that India is with Bangladesh in its fight against terrorism as it did during the Liberation War in 1971.The Indian Prime Minister came up with the assurance when Bangladesh’s Home Minister Asaduzzaman…
Tarique to be brought back through Interpol: Minister
Law Minister Anisul Haq on Thursday said Tarique Rahman will be brought back home through the Interpol for executing the High Court verdict pronounced against him.“If it’s not possible than a new agreement will be signed between the two countries…
Tk 10 lakh bounty for providing info shunning militancy
Director General of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) Benazir Ahmed on Monday announced a Tk 10 lakh bounty for any member of militant outfit if he or she shuns militancy and provides information over their activities.The Rab DG came up with…
Pakistan HC winding up his tenure
Outgoing Pakistan High Commissioner Shuja Alam met State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam on Monday at the Ministry. During the farewell call on, the Pakistan High Commissioner deeply appreciated Bangladesh’s socioeconomic development and the warmth and hospitality of…
Asem leaders reaffirm support to Hasina to fight terrorism
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina here on Saturday got renewed support from a number of Asian and European leaders to fight terrorism and violent extremism as she held bilateral meetings with them.
Will take Russia’s help, if needed: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said her government would take help from Russia, if necessary, in combating terrorism and militancy.
BD, USA to work together on 4 major issues
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on Thursday said Bangladesh and the USA will work together on four major issues, including cyber crime and terrorism and democracy. “We’ve agreed that Bangladesh and the USA will deeply work together on tackling cyber…
Biswal discusses BD security situation with 3 envoys
Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal on Monday had a meeting with envoys from three foreign missions over Bangladesh’s current security situation. The hour-long meeting was held at the residence of US…
Biswal discusses BD security with India, Australia, UK, Canada envoys
Dhaka – Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal had a meeting with diplomats from the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada on Monday morning and discussed the current situation in Bangladesh after successive…
US Asstt Scy Biswal, Indian HC Shringla discuss BD situation
Dhaka – Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal had a long meeting with Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Sunday evening and discussed Bangladesh situation, UNB news agency reported.