By Maung Zarni Watching YouTube Myanmar State Counsellor’s 43rd Singapore lecture — 1-hour lecture including the questions and answers – entitled, “Democratic Transition in Myanmar: Challenges and the Way Forward,” left me deeply disturbed, pained and outraged.
JS body asks MoFA to remain active against any negative propaganda Dhaka, Oct 7 – Amid Bangladesh’s strong protest, Myanmar has removed population-related information about St. Martin’s Island from its map but the map still shows the same colour, said…
The US has announced it will deny diplomatic visas to same-sex partners of foreign diplomats and United Nations employees.
China ready to give Bangladesh higher priority in its diplomacy says, the Chinese envoy Dhaka, Sept 29 – Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor on Saturday appreciated China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) saying it has provided an opportunity to realise…
Indonesia has summoned the British ambassador after a ship operated by a British company ran aground on a coral reef, causing extensive damage. On March 4, the 4,290-ton Caledonian Sky hit reefs off an island in Raja Ampat, Papua province,…
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…
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said her government would take help from Russia, if necessary, in combating terrorism and militancy.
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…
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal arrives here on Sunday on a two-day visit to discuss security issues with Bangladesh after the deadliest terrorist attack on a Dhaka café. Though there has…
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.
Dhaka-Outraged by the terrorist attack, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said they intend to continue to take all possible preparations to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens both at home and abroad.
Although the government of Bangladesh does not fully meet the minimum standards for the ‘elimination’ of trafficking, its efforts to do so are significant, said a global report. The government has significantly increased trafficking investigations with a notable increase in…
The American Embassy, including consular section and the American Center, will remain closed on Sunday and Monday in observance of Shab-e-Qadr and U.S. Independence Day respectively. The Embassy will also remain closed on Wednesday and Thursday to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr. Shab-e-Qadr…
Swedish Prime Minister Kjell Stefan Löfven on Sunday sought Bangladesh’s support to Swedish candidature in the election of non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council for 2017-18.
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…
Dhaka-Bangladesh and the United States will hold the fifth edition of Partnership Dialogue in Washington with security cooperation having on top of the agenda.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein on Monday urged the new government in Myanmar to take concrete steps to end the systemic discrimination and ongoing human rights violations against minorities.
The government on Monday briefed diplomats over the recently held census on undocumented Rohingya nationals living in Bangladesh and progress over the upcoming GFMD Summit. Foreign Secretary and Chair of the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) Md Shahidul…
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…
The fatwa issued by clerics in Bangladesh against terrorism and suicide attacks is a welcome step, Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said, IANS reported from New Delhi. Responding to a media query about attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh,…
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-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday strongly condemned the deadly terrorist attack on a Florida community club in the United States and called for taking collective efforts to eradicate this hateful menace from society.
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…
The United States has said terrorist attacks and total deaths increased in Bangladesh in 2015 though Bangladesh has articulated a ‘zero-tolerance’ policy towards terrorism and remained committed to counterterrorism cooperation.
United Nations requested Bangladesh police to increase its female members in UN peacekeeping missions (UNPKM) considering role of female Formed Police Unit (FPU) in the UNPKM.
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…
Bangladesh has put emphasis on mobilizing foreign financing either from multilateral development agencies or from private sources for successful implementation of the ambitious development programmes of the country.
Dhaka-The three-day Midterm Review of the implementation of the Istanbul Programme of Actıon for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) kicked off Friday in Antalya, Turkey putting emphasis on providing more support to LDCs for their structural transformation and reduce vulnerability…