The United States has offered US expertise and technical supports in building Bangladesh’s counterterrorism capabilities as the country experienced the worst-ever terrorist attack on July 1, targeting mainly foreign nationals. Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central…
The United States has offered US expertise and technical supports in building Bangladesh’s counterterrorism capabilities as the country experienced the worst-ever terrorist attack on July 1, targeting mainly foreign nationals.Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian…
Dhaka – US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal arrived here on Sunday morning on a two-day visit to discuss security issues with Bangladesh after the deadliest terrorist attack on a Dhaka café,…
Dhaka – Diplomats stationed in Dhaka met in the city on Saturday to give farewell to three outgoing diplomats and informally ‘discussed’ Bangladesh’s current situation, UNB news agency reported. They shared their concerns over recent militant attacks on a Dhaka…
Condemning terrorist attack on a Dhaka café, China has pledged its firm support to Bangladesh in its fight against terrorists to maintain national security, stability and safeguard people’s safety by combating terrorism.“China opposes terrorism of any form, and condemns terrorists’…
US Congressman Charles W Boustany has appreciated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her tremendously courageous steps to combat violent extremism.The Congressman made the appreciation when Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States Mohammad Ziauddin met with him in Washington, DC on…
Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday sent a letter to her Bangladesh counterpart AH Mahmood Ali strongly condemning the terrorist attack in Holey Artisan Bakery in the diplomatic zone of the city’s Gulshan area. She also conveyed heartfelt…
Dhaka – Indian High Commission in Dhaka has advised all Indian citizens living in Bangladesh to register themselves with the High Commission.
US President Barack Obama has said his country continues to stand by Bangladesh, Japan and the rest of the international community in their “steadfast resolve” to fight terrorism. Obama said this in his letter of condolences to Japanese Prime Minister…
Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday sent a letter to her Bangladesh counterpart AH Mahmood Ali stressing the necessity of a ‘comprehensive approach in fighting terrorism at all levels’.“We need to adopt zero tolerance policy and a comprehensive…
Dhaka – Expressing solidarity with the people of Bangladesh following the Gulshan café attack, the France Embassy in Dhaka has cancelled its reception programme scheduled for July 14 on the occasion of the French National Day, UNB news agency reported.
Dhaka – The government on Monday assured foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka of its resolve to root out terrorism and militancy from the country as law-enforcement agencies are on high alert to thwart further attacks.
North Carolina (AP/UNB) – Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who frequently criticizes U.S. foreign policy under President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, has praised former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein’s ruthlessness.
Dhaka – Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali on Tuesday briefed foreign diplomats on the current situation in the country at state guesthouse Padma on Tuesday morning, UNB news agency reported. The briefing organised by the ministry of foreign affairs began…
Denmark has expressed its interest to work for creating energy security in Bangladesh. Danish Ambassador Hanne Fugl Eskjaer expressed her country’s such willingness while calling on State Minister for Power and Energy Nasrul Hamid on Thursday at his office at…
The government will brief foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka over the latest Rohingya situation in the country on Monday. The government has recently conducted the first ever census on the undocumented Myanmar nationals living in Bangladesh. Diplomats from Europe, America…
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday expressed deep shock at the killing of British Labour Party MP Jo Cox. “I am deeply shocked and saddened at the tragic killing of Mrs. Jo Cox, the young and promising Labour…
Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Harsh V Shringla on Thursday said India will be investing in creating infrastructure — port, road and rail — in Ashuganj and Akhaura to facilitate the smooth movement of goods. The diplomat said this after…
Dhaka – Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States Mohammad Ziauddin has said Bangladesh is closely working with the United States, its neighbors and other friendly countries to root out violent extremism and terrorism, Unb news agency reported. The Ambassador made…
Dhaka – The 5th Partnership Dialogue between Bangladesh and the United States will be held in Washington on June 23-24. Security issues might get priority in the two-day bilateral dialogue. Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque will lead the Bangladeshi delegation…
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Monday hosted an iftar party in honour of foreign diplomats working in Bangladesh. Before the iftar, Khaleda went round the banquet hall and exchanged pleasantries with the guests at the iftar party at a city…
Dhaka – India will extend its support to Bangladesh in brining back ‘stability ‘in the country, said an Indian diplomat in Patuakhali on Saturday, Unb news agency reported. Since Bangladesh is their close neighbour, India’s supporting hand will always be…
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday stressed the need for further strengthening cooperation between Bangladesh and China in various fields, including defence. The Prime Minister said this when visiting Chinese Defence Minister General Chang Wanquan met her at her official…
Dhaka – Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali on Sunday said local outfits, including Jamaat-e-Islami and Jammat-ul-Mujahidin (JMB) were involved in the recent killings in Bangladesh and regretted that BNP was unfortunately giving shelter and support to them, unb news agency…
Wrapping up her three-day official visit to Bulgaria, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned home on Saturday morning. A VVIP flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the Prime Minister and her entourage landed at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 6:10am.…
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit Saudi Arabia from June 4-6, the second bilateral visit since 2009, through which Bangladesh expects to take the relations between the two countries to a new height. The Saudi government has already finalised the…
The United Nations wants to see Bangladesh’s political parties’ willingness to deal with issues ahead of the next national election in a ‘peaceful and amicable fashion’, as participatory elections depend on the willingness of all parties. Dhaka, UNB News Agency…
Dhaka- BNP leaders Monday had a breakfast meeting with the visiting principal deputy assistant secretary of US state department for South and Central Asian Affairs at the residence of US Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcia Bernicat. The participating BNP leaders told…
A group of BNP leaders on Monday held a meeting with US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs William E. Todd at the residence of its Ambassador Marcia Bernicat. The BNP delegation, led by its standing…
STAFF REPORTER State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam yesterday said the government has no information over withdrawal of Turkish Ambassador from Dhaka.