Dhaka – Indian External Affairs Secretary Dr S Jaishankar on Wednesday said Bangladesh and India have set a ‘model’ in bilateral cooperation, which is being highly lauded in India, unb news agency reported. “The model is being highly appreciated in…
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Pak NationalAssembly condemns Nizami execution
Dhaka – The National Assembly of Pakistan on Wednesday passed a unanimous resolution expressing serious concerns over the execution of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami ameer Motiur Rahman Nizami, unb news agency repored. The resolution was moved by Minister for Science and Technology…
Indian Foreign Secy due Wed, security issue high on agenda
Dhaka – Indian Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar arrives here on a brief visit on Wednesday to discuss bilateral issues with high government officials, mainly the security issue, unb news agency reported. During his two-day visit, Jaishankar is likely to meet…
Dhaka asks Islamabad to stop interfering in internal affairs
Dhaka – Bangladesh once again asked Pakistan to refrain from interfering in Bangladesh’s internal affairs and stop commenting on trials against those criminals who committed crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971. Bangladesh also asked the Pakistan authorities…
Visit advanced coop on countering terrorism extremism: Nisha Desai
Dhaka – Describing Bangladesh tour as ‘productive’ US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal said the trip helped advance cooperation on countering terrorism and extremism, unb news agency reported. “Home after a productive…
Democracy thrives on free press: Bernicat
Dhaka – US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat has said democracy can only flourish where the press can work freely. “As journalists defend our democracy, we must defend them. We must protect press freedom as a fundamental human right to…
Things to be resolved through talks: Myanmar to BD
The new government in Myanmar will proceed with an approach of resolving all the problems through ‘discussions’ in a ‘peaceful’ manner with Bangladesh as the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) values Myanmar’s all neighbours with equal respect. “Every problem…
Denmark okays 5-year dev partnership with BD
Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs Kristian Jensen has approved a five-year programme for Denmark’s development partnership with Bangladesh.
Denmark okays 5-year dev partnership with Bangladesh
Dhaka – Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs Kristian Jensen has approved a five-year programme for Denmark’s development partnership with Bangladesh, unb news agency reported. The programme is aligned to the Bangladeshi government’s 7th Five Year Plan that sets out the…
Nisha Desai Biswal likely to be in Dhaka May 4
Dhaka – Nisha Desai Biswal, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, is likely to arrive here on May 4 to discuss ways how the counterterrorism cooperation between Bangladesh and the United States can be taken…
Kerry phones Bangladesh PM, urges her to arrest Xulhaz killers
Dhaka – US Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday night phoned Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and requested her to take necessary steps to bring the killers of Kalabagan murder to trial, unb news agency reported. According to the Prime…
Jean Lambert expressed deep concern over recent killings in BD
News Desk As Chair of the Delegation for relations with South Asia, we express our deep concern and condemnation of the ongoing killings in Bangladesh, following the latest killing of two LGBT activists yesterday, one of whom was the editor…
EU for bringing murderers of activists to justice, safety of all
Yesterday two Bangladeshi LGBTI activists were brutally murdered in a horrifying attack in Dhaka, which also left a policeman and a security guard injured. With the killings of a law student on 6 April and of an English language professor…
Marica urged Govt. to arrest the murderer of Xulhaz & Tanay
STAFF REPORTER US Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcia Bernicat yesterday condemned the killing of Xulhaz Mannan and his friend Tanay Mojumdar by unidentified miscreants.
JICA wants safe buildings in Bangladesh
The Public Works Department and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have jointly launched a project on promoting building safety for disaster risk reduction in the public buildings of Bangladesh.
US won’t object to business with Iran: Kerry
New York – The US will not stand in the way of foreign deals with Iran that are in line with the landmark nuclear deal, US Secretary of State John Kerry said to clear up some “confusion” before his meeting…
UK more effective at fighting terror inside EU, says Barack Obama
The UK’s ability to fight terrorism would be “more effective” if it sticks together with its European allies, US President Barack Obama has said. Writing in the Daily Telegraph Mr Obama also said being inside the EU magnifies Britain’s influence…
Efforts on for further expansion of Dhaka-Delhi ties: Pranab
Dhaka – Indian President Pranab Mukherjee has said India attaches highest importance to its relations with Bangladesh and the Indian government is determined to further strengthen the relations, unb news agency reported. “Our efforts are there to further expand this…
Foreign Minister off to Turkey to attend OIC summit
Dhaka – Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali left here for Turkey on Monday morning to attend the 13th Islamic Summit Conference being held in Istanbul. The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has said leaders of the…
UK minister condemn Nazimuddin’s murder
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister Tobias Ellwood has strongly condemned the murder of online activist Nazimuddin Samad and said right to life of all citizens of Bangladesh must be upheld.
EU Delegation condemns murder of Nazimuddin Samad
EU Ambassador to Bangladesh, Pierre Mayaudon, firmly condemns the killing of Nazimuddin Samad, a student of Jagannath University, brutally murdered in Dhaka on 6 April.
US to be beside Bangladesh to fight terrorism: Biswal
Dhaka – The United States has said it will remain beside Bangladesh in the ongoing fight against violent extremism and terrorism, which threaten Bangladesh, the United States, and many other societies that cherish basic human freedoms, UNB news agency has…
Chinese President for further synergizing Dhaka-Beijing ties
Dhaka – Chinese President Xi Jinping has said his country wants to further ‘synergize’ Bangladesh-China’s development strategies under the framework of the ‘Belt and Road’ initiative, UNB News Agency reported. “I attach great importance to China-Bangladesh relations. I’m willing to…
We stand in solidarity with Belgium people: Obama
US President Barack Obama has expressed his solidarity with the people of Belgium in the wake of Tuesday;s terrorist attacks killing about 40 and injuring hundreds and condemned the attacks.
President Obama, Raul Castro have history-making meet in Havana
Dhaka – Cuban President Raul Castro called on President Barack Obama on Monday to lift longstanding U.S. trade and other restrictions as he and Obama pledged to move forward with normalizing relations between Cuba and its longtime Cold War-era foe,…
Saudi Arab to hire more Bangladeshi
The Saudi foreign minister has told Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina they will hire more Bangladesh nationals during talks on ways of improving bilateral relations.Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir made a whirlwind Dhaka visit on Tuesday, the first ever by a Saudi…
India for action against attacks on minoroties
Dhaka – Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has sought swift action against the perpetrators of the crimes by Bangladesh authorities.
Yet again travel alert for foreigners
The United States on Thursday updated the travel alert for its citizens, alerting that foreigners might come under terrorist attacks, especially in large gatherings, in Bangladesh.“The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the ongoing potential for extremist violence in…
British High Commissioner horrified over priest murder
British High Commissioner Alison Blake has condemned the murder of a Hindu priest in northern Bangladesh.“I am horrified at the savage attack on Mr J Roy & Mr G C Roy. Nothing can justify attacks on people because of their…
Attack on any religion is against all religions: EU Del
The EU Delegation to Bangladesh in a Statement on Monday condemned the attack on a Hindu priest in Panchagarh and demanded the perpetrators be brought to justice.