Expressing shock at the deadly terror attacks in Paris, France Ambassador to Bangladesh Sophie Aubert on Saturday thanked Bangladesh and all the friends of France for their expression of solidarity. “In these days of sorrow, I thank Bangladesh and all…
The United Nations, the United States and the European Union in separate statements and messages urged Bangladesh government to immediately arrest the killers of secularist publisher Faisal Arefin Dipan.
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Gibson on Saturday condemned the latest attack on bloggers and publishers.
Visiting World Bank Senior Vice President (Operations) Kyle Peters on Thursday pledged enhanced support for Bangladesh’s efforts to reform its economy saying these efforts will spread prosperity faster to the country’s people.
UN Resident Coordinator to Bangladesh Robert D Watkins here on Saturday laid emphasise on a solid, accountable and transparent governance system making the global efforts meaningful and thus achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Dhaka – Japan has decided to temporarily withdraw some 35-40 volunteers, mostly working in rural areas, as they want to take more time to get back to work, said a diplomatic source on Tuesday.
US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat on Monday said the government of Bangladesh has been extremely responsive to their requests to help ensure foreigners’ safety in the face of the current threat.
US Embassy in Dhaka on Saturday updated its security message for US citizens in Bangladesh saying terrorist threat remains ‘real and credible’.
Despite having tight security measures in place, the United Kingdom on Friday updated its travel alert for its nationals in Bangladesh saying further attacks targeting westerners may occur.
Foreign diplomats in Dhaka have sought security for their nationals living in Bangladesh in the wake of the murder of two foreigners.
The Ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh Pierre Mayaudon has condemned the killing of Italian aid worker Cesare Tavella employed by the Netherlands-based NGO, ICCO on Monday evening by unidentified gunmen in the Gulshan diplomatic zone. Terming it as…
India has said the acquittal of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) member Amiya Ghosh in the Felani murder case will not encourage more killings along Bangladesh-India border. “No, it won’t. That’s not the way the Indian border gourd functions,” Indian…
Indian government has decided to allow minority refugees from Bangladesh and Pakistan to stay in India even after expiry of their visas on humanitarian grounds.
Delhi: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived here on Wednesday to attend the funeral of Indian President Pranab Mukherjee`s wife Suvra Mukherjee, an official said. Vikas Swarup, the official spokesperson of the ministry of external affairs, said: “A leader comes…
Pakistan and India again have exchanged fire over the disputed region of Kashmir after violence earlier this week killed at least five people on both sides of the border. There were no casualties immediately reported. Pakistan’s army said Indian forces…
Indian PM Narendra Modi has accepted an invitation from his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif to attend a regional summit in Islamabad next year. This will be Mr Modi’s first visit to Pakistan after he took power last year.
US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat on Thursday appreciated Bangladesh’s graduation from the low-income status to lower middle-income nation (LMIC) terming it as an ‘extraordinary progress.’ She made the remark while talking journalists after a meeting with Foreign Minister AH…
The Embassies of Denmark, Norway and Sweden have decided to operate jointly from a new shared premises from July conveying a message that together they are stronger. The new Nordic Embassy will be a strong platform for further expansion of…
Nayek Abdur Razzak of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), who was taken way by Mayanmar’s Border Guard Police (BGP) from Teknap frontier on June 17, will be bring back on Thursday. Sources at the Home Ministry said Nayek Rajjak will be…
Russia and Myanmar have signed a MoU for cooperation in peaceful use of nuclear energy during the International Economic Forum held at St. Petersburg recently. This document lays the legal foundation for interaction between two countries in the area of…
Appreciating deescalation of political tension in Bangladesh, European Union (EU) Ambassador in Dhaka Pierre Mayaudon on Monday said the progress looks ‘fragile’ and encouraged more confidence-building measures and dialogue among the interlocutors to address the ‘core issues’.
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in an interview with an Indian newspaper has said that she had to cancel her meeting with visiting Indian President Pranab Mukherjee in 2013 as she faced a life threat. She also alleged that the Awami…
China wants to see a politically stable Bangladesh to strengthen the democracy in the country so that the development process is becomes meaningful. Deputy Minister for International Affairs of the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) Guo Ya Zhou said this during…
The United Kingdom wants to take part in Bangladesh’s development process with more investment urging the government to minimise corruptions and refrain from disruptions like blockade and hartal. “Corruption – of course; corruption discourages international investment. I urge the government…
Joint Declaration of Bangladesh and India issued during the visit of Prime Minister of India “Notun Projonmo – Nayi Disha” Dhaka, June 07, 2015
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in the policy paper handed over to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday has made it’s position clear on militancy and terrorism stating that it does not support any of them, according to party insiders.…
The United States has said Bangladesh offers opportunities for investment but corruption remains a serious impediment to its investment and economic growth. Bangladesh has made gradual progress in reducing some constraints on investment, but inadequate infrastructure, financial constraints, bureaucratic delays,…
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have directed officials concerned for taking expeditious action to conclude the water sharing arrangements of several common rivers at the earliest. The two Prime Ministers noted that discussions on various…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday left Dhaka for home after wrapping up his two-day state visit to Bangladesh. The Indian Prime Minister paid his maiden visit to Bangladesh from June 6-7 after his swearing-in as the 15th prime…