The outgoing US Ambassador Dan W Mozena on Thursday said he is proud of the current state of partnership between Bangladesh and the USA saying it has never been deeper, broader and stronger than today. “I reviewed the state of…
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Bangladesh parties should use political space peacefully: US envoy
Outgoing US Ambassador to Bangladesh Dan W Mozena on Wednesday said political parties in Bangladesh need to use their political space peacefully to strengthen democracy. “Of course, the political parties need to use political space peacefully…we discussed the important role…
Dhaka-Yangon border talks begin in capital
A four-day high level border conference between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Myanmar Police Force (MPF) began at BGB’s Peelkhana headquarters here on Wednesday. BGB Additional Directorate General and Northeast Region Commander M Latiful Haidar is leading a 16-member Bangladesh…
PM denounces Taliban attack in Peshawar
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday strongly condemned the killings of over hundred civilians, including school children, in a Taliban attack on a school in Peshawar, Pakistan. In a condolence message, Hasina said, “Such barbaric and heinous killings have shocked…
Outgoing Canadian envoy meets Khaleda
Outgoing Canadian High Commissioner in Dhaka Heather Cruden met BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Monday. The hour-long meeting that began around 8:30pm was held at the BNP chairperson’s Gulshan office.
West Bengal CM Mamata agrees to Land Boundary Agreement
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced her approval to the Indo-Bangla Land Boundary Agreement, brightening the prospect for the implementation of the long-pending deal, saying “the problem will be solved soon”. “A solution is being worked out…
US for inclusive democracy, dialogue, pol. responsibility: Biswal
Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal on Saturday said the United States advocates for a strong and inclusive democracy in Bangladesh and called upon all the political parties to hold political…
Bangladeshi elected DG Int’l Mobile Sat Organisation
Bangladesh’s Captain Moin Uddin Ahmed has been elected the next Director General of the International Mobile Satellite Organisation (IMSO) in a tightly contested election in London. This is the first time in the 35-year history of IMSO that a candidate…
US Asistant Scy Biswal to meet Khaleda Friday
Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal will meet BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Friday evening. The meeting will be held at the BNP chairperson’s Gulshan residence at 6pm, her press wing member…
‘Fight common problems, rather than each other’ – Sharif
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday called on the SAARC member states to fight to resolve common problems like poverty, rather than fighting against each other. Speaking at the inaugural session of the 18th South Asian Association for Regional…
Strong efforts on to address LBA, Teesta issues: Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that his government is making strong efforts to quickly resolve the land boundary agreement (LBA) and Teesta water sharing issues. Modi was at a meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the…
Indian tribesmen kill Bangladeshi on Sylhet border
A Bangladeshi national was shot to death by members of Indian tribal community Khasia at Guabari border point in Jaintapur upazila on Friday. The deceased was identified as Kudrat, 30, a day labourer and son of Asad Ali of Guabari…
US Asstt Scy Biswal coming after Saarc Summit
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal will be here after attending the 18th Saarc Summit to be held in Kathmandu, Nepal on November 26-27. Biswal will arrive here to participate in meetings…
US Senate confirms Bernicat’s nomination as envoy to BD
The US Senate has confirmed the nomination of Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat as new US Ambassador to Bangladesh. Bernicat will succeed incumbent Ambassador Dan W Mozena. As Republicans prepare to take control of the Senate, the cooperation of Republicans and…
PM for transit thru’ India for connectivity with Bhutan, Nepal
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday stressed the importance of transit through India for establishing connectivity with Bhutan and Nepal to enhance trade and business among South Asian countries. The Prime Minister said this when visiting Chairperson of the Parliamentary…
Russia keen on Dhaka-Moscow direct flight
Russia has expressed interest to launch direct air links with Bangladesh. Russian Ambassador in Bangladesh Alexander A Nikolayev showed his interest in this matter when he met Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Rashed Khan Menon on Tuesday. It has been…
President Hamid off to Beijing
President Abdul Hamid left Dhaka on Thursday night for Beijing to attend the Dialogue on Strengthening Connectivity Partnership at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. A regular flight of Singapore Airlines carrying the President took off from HazratShahjalalInternationalAirport at…
President to leave for China Thursday
President Abdul Hamid leaves Dhaka for Beijing tomorrow (Thursday) night to attend a dialogue on strengthening connectivity partnership at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. “The President will leave Dhaka for Beijing at 11.55 pm by a regular flight…
Maritime boundary verdict reflects India’s will: BNP
Claiming that the maritime boundary verdict reflects India’s will, BNP on Thursday alleged that Bangladesh has lost around 6,000 square kilometres of sea areas with the judgement. The party also alleged that the verdict will help India establish its absolute…
Rosatom’s Mikerin arrest in US: Russia sees political motive
Russia’s state nuclear corporation – ROSATOM suspect political motivation behind arrest of Vadim Mikerin, Head of TENAM Corporation by US FBI. TENAM Corp is the US subsidiary of, Russia’s state owned exporter of enriched uranium and products- Techsnabexport, a sister…
B’desh could be mighty player in global IT: Mozena
US Ambassador in Dhaka Dan Mozena on Saturday said Bangladesh can become a mighty player in the global IT and in other sectors by dint of hard and creative work by each young entrepreneur in the country. “I believe fervently…
Marcia new US Ambassador designate to Bangladesh
Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat, currently Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Human Resources at the Department of State, will be the next US Ambassador to Bangladesh. Marcia will succeed incumbent Ambassador Dan W Mozena who has been serving in…
PM urges entrepreneurs to export more processed fish
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday called upon the private entrepreneurs to go for more processed fish export, including shrimp, with value addition alongside exporting Halal meat and other items to grab the greater international market. “We’ve a great scope…
Mistrust shrouds BD-Myanmar relations, seminar told
Speakers at an international seminar in the city on Wednesday said mistrust between Bangladesh and Myanmar is the main problem that stands in the way to strengthening the bilateral relation between the two neighbouring countries. They said there is no…
Bangladesh to work closely with new Indian Govt
The government will work closely with the new Indian government to take Bangladesh-India relations to a greater height, Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali said on Sunday. “The government looks forward to working closely with the incoming government of India,” he…
PM Sheikh Hasina, Khaleda, Jamaat congratulate Modi
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has congratulated BJP leader Narendra Modi on the victory of BJP-led National Democratic Alliance in India’s Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister’s Special Assistant Mahbubul Haque Shakil told bdnews24.com on Friday. As of 3pm Friday, NDA was…
Indian HC urges patience to see any change in Delhi’s policy
The Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka has said it will take a while to know whether Indian foreign policy changes if BJP forms the government under the leadership of Narendra Modi. “The results of the election will be published on…
China del chief Junqi terms B’desh unique in development
Vice chairman of the standing committee of China National Peoples Congress Yan Junqi on Wednesday said Bangladesh is a unique example in the world for marching towards development. Junqi, leading a delegation of China National People’s Congress, made the remark…
4 military agreements signed with China
China has signed four military agreements with Bangladesh to enhance Dhaka’s defence capabilities. They were signed on Monday in presence of visiting General Xu Qiliang, who is the vice-chairman of the central military commission of the Chinese Communist Party. The…
Pranab Mukherjee invites President to visit India
Indian President Pranab Mukherjee invited President Abdul Hamid to visit India. Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pankaj Saran handed over an invitation letter of Pranab Mukharjee to President Abdul Hamid during a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban on Sunday.…