The United States on Tuesday voiced disappointment over the widespread, firsthand and credible reports of vote-rigging, intimidation and violence, and the BNP’s decision to boycott the city polls. “We’re disappointed by widespread, firsthand, and credible reports of vote-rigging, intimidation and…
The BNP on Tuesday briefed the diplomats of 16 countries and the EU stationed in Dhaka about Monday’s attack on its chairperson Khaleda Zia’s motorcade in the city’s Karwanbazar area during her electioneering. A four-member delegation of BNP, led by…
The fourth Partnership Dialogue between Bangladesh and the United States will be held here on April 29-30 to review the progress and identify areas for cooperation on bilateral, regional and international priorities. It will also focus on the expansion of…
Indian mission in Dhaka does not control its visa system “at all”, High Commissioner Pankaj Saran has said on the heels of allegation of difficulties in getting appointment dates for visa. “The entire system is being administered and controlled and…
Indian National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday formally submitted a chargesheet against 21 people, including four Bangladesh nationals, to a special court in Kolkata for their involvement in the Burdwan blast, according to Indian media reports. Banned militant outfit Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen…
Swedish Ambassador in Dhaka Johan Frisell on Wednesday said Bangladesh as a country resilient against any odds and political disturbances would find a solution to current situation. “I’m very confident that there’ll be a solution to this (political situation),” he…
US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat on Sunday said a democracy can only achieve its full potential with ample and safe space for free expression, opposition voices, and political dialogue. “Freedom of expression and dissent are critical contributors…
A North Korean diplomat was caught with 27kg of gold by Bangladeshi authorities at the Hazrat Shahjalal International airport in Dhaka on Thursday, according to customs officials. The diplomat, identified as the first secretary of the North Korean embassy in…
Bangladeshi border guards have sent back 136 Rohingya Muslims from Burma after a clash with a group of illegal migrants who had crossed into Bangladesh on Friday. The deportees include women and children. Reuters reported, a local commander from the…
A group of Dhaka-based foreign diplomats of nine missions including USA and the EU on Tuesday night reiterated their call for an end to continuing violence, recalling their previous statements on recent events in Bangladesh, and those by the UN.…
The visit of Indian Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar to Dhaka on the first led of his ‘Saarc Jatra’ has been marked for the change in Delhi’s policy towards its neigbours in that he communicated Delhi’s desire to ressolve problems with…
Diplomats of 17 countries and the European Union (EU) based in Dhaka on Sunday reiterated their call to end violence in the interest of stability, human rights and democracy. The diplomats stationed in Dhaka on Sunday called for an end…
Paschimbanga Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday termed her Bangladesh visit ‘constructive, positive and historic’. “Her (PM Sheikh Hasina) warmth and grace made me emotional. The visit was constructive, positive and, may I say, historic,” she tweeted hours before her…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrived in Dhaka on Thursday evening on a three-day visit as Dhaka. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam and Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pankaj Saran received the West Bengal chief minister…
Diplomats from various countries stationed in Dhaka held a meeting in the city and discussed political issues to find ways on how they can help Bangladesh resolve the ongoing crisis peacefully. A diplomatic source said the meeting was held at…
The new US ambassador in Bangladesh Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat on Tuesday in her maiden meet with the local press in Dhaka on Tuesday said it is for Bangladeshis to come up with solutions to the current political crisis, and…
British High Commissioner Robert W Gibson yesterday called upon all political parties in Bangladesh to fully consider the effects of their actions and refrain from causing further damage to the country’s national interest. He made the call in a statement…
British diplomatic staff in Yemen have been withdrawn and the embassy closed due the security situation in the country, the Foreign Office has said. Embassy staff and its premises are at “increased risk” and all Britons who remain in Yemen…
The newly appointed US ambassador to Bangladesh, Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat, Tuesday called upon everyone for “playing a role to stop the ongoing violence and to move into democratic space to resolve the situation”. “Bangladesh is blessed with democracy and…
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad and Raushon Ershad had a meeting with diplomats of various countries stationed in Dhaka on Saturday and reportedly discussed the country’s current political situation. A JP source said the diplomats were invited to dinner at…
On behalf of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, a delegation led by standing committee member Barrister Moudud Ahmed yesterday signed the condolence book opened at Saudi Embassy in Dhaka at the death of King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Abdullah…
New US Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat has arrived in Dhaka on Sunday. Some private television stations broadcast her arrival live. The new US envoy however did not talk to the press on her arrival. Bangladesh’s diplomatic norms…
The government has declared a national mourning for Saturday to pay respects to Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud who died on Friday. The national flag will fly at half-mast at all government, semi-government and autonomous bodies, educational institutions,…
Bangladesh’s foreign minister has written to his British counterpart to send back BNP Senior Vice-Chairman Tarique Rahman. His deputy, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam, confirmed the news on Friday. Law minister Anisul Huq also said this to…
Diplomats of European nations, Australia and Canada have put emphasis on holding a dialogue among major political parties to resolve the current political impasse by shunning the path of violence. The diplomats of eight countries made their observations while they…
The Indian government will not interfere in any internal affair of Bangladesh as it depends totally on the government of Bangladesh and its people. Indian External Affairs Ministry’s spokesman Syed Akbaruddin made this comment while speaking at the regular briefing…
Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday said Bangladesh’s journey towards progress will get further momentum as soon as it reaches a political consensus. The Chinese Minister made the remark at a meeting with Raushon Ershad at Sonargaon Hotel…
China on Sunday proposed signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Bangladesh to boost trade ties between the two countries, minimising the trade gap against Bangladesh. The Chinese side came up with the proposal at bilateral talks between the two…
A Bangladeshi farmer was shot dead by members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along Medinipur frontier in Jibonnagar upazila on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Moshiur Rahman Moshi, 35, son of Abdur Rashid, resident of Harinagar village of…
President Abdul Hamid returned home tonight from Kolkata after a six-day state visit to India. The President arrived in Dhaka from Kolkata at 10.50pm by a flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines.