China and 14 other countries agreed Sunday to set up the world’s largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of all economic activity, in a deal many in Asia are hoping will help hasten a recovery from the shocks of…
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Trump skips Asian summits as China set to expand influence
AP/UNB, Nov 15 – President Donald Trump skipped summits with his Asian counterparts for the third year in a row on Saturday, even as rival China is set to expand its influence with a massive free trade deal in the…
COVID-19: Bangladesh, China, Nepal, Lanka, Pak to coordinate
Xinhua/UNB, Nov. 14 – Bangladesh, China, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have vowed to strengthen information sharing and coordination of policies and actions to cope with the impact of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
China congratulates Biden, but few US policy changes seen
China on Friday became one of the last major countries to congratulate U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, who is expected to make few changes to U.S. policy in conflicts with Beijing over trade, technology and security.
Trump’s America First diplomacy Faces Unceremonious Burial
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS, Nov 12 2020 (IPS) – The ouster of Donald Trump from the US presidency last week may well be the dawn of a new era for multilateralism – and perhaps for a besieged United Nations—…
US formally exits Paris pact aiming to curb climate change
AP/UNB, Oct 04 – The United States on Wednesday formally left the Paris Agreement, a global pact forged five years ago to avert the threat of catastrophic climate change.
BD Minister writes to his French counterpart on recent dev
Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to show respect for everyone’s religious and cultural sensitivity conveying the France government that no religion supports killings.
Foreign Affairs State Minister rejects charges against Rab
State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam on Sunday brushed aside allegations against elite police unit Rab, terming them propaganda against Bangladesh.
Indian HC Dhaka condemns hacking attacks
The India High Commission in Dhaka has condemned all intemperate language that attacks religious or national identity.
Cartoon: France urges Arab nations to prevent boycotts
France has urged Middle Eastern countries to end calls for a boycott of its goods in protest at President Emmanuel Macron’s defence of the right to show cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, reports BBC.
Play decisive role to address Rohingya crisis: PM urges UN
Dhaka, Oct 23 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged the United Nations to play a more decisive and robust role in resolving many of today’s intractable challenges such as the Rohingya crisis.
Israel and Bahrain establish formal diplomatic relations
Israel and Bahrain have formally established diplomatic relations. The deal – brokered by the US – was signed in the Bahrain capital, Manama, on Sunday. For decades, most Arab states have boycotted Israel, insisting they would only establish ties after…
Modi invited to join March 26 prog in person
Bangladesh has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Bangladesh on March 26 in person to jointly celebrate the Independence Day of Bangladesh.
রাশিয়ায় বাংলাদেশের রাষ্ট্রদূতের পেট্রোজাভোদস্ক মাস পরিদর্শন
মস্কো, ১৭ জুন- রাষ্ট্রদূত কামরুল হাসানের নেতৃত্তে এক প্রতিনিধিদল পেট্রোজাভোদস্ক মাস পরিদর্শন করেন। কারখানা পরিদর্শনের বাংলাদেশী প্রতিনিধিদলে ছিলেন রাশিয়ার নিযুক্ত বাংলাদেশের পারমাণবিক শক্তি বিষয়ক পরামর্শক শুভাশিস সরদার,এবং রোসাট্ম রাষ্ট্রীয় কর্পোরেশনের পক্ষ থেকে প্রতিনিধিদলের নেতৃত্ত দেন মি সেরগেই স্ত্রেলতসভ , ডেপুটি…
Help rehabilitate Rohingyas in Myanmar: PM tells USA
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday renewed her call to the international community, including the United States, to help Bangladesh rehabilitate Rohingyas in their homeland of Myanmar.
China concerned at delay in repatriation of Rohingyas
Dhaka, Oct 11 – Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming on Sunday expressed concern as the repatriation of Rohingyas to their place of origin in Rakhine State has not started yet. He shared his concern during his meeting with Foreign…
Hasina to lead Climate Vulnerable Forum leaders event Oct 7
Bangladesh along with Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) will host the virtual Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) leaders’ event on Wednesday.
PM Hasina in a message sympathises with Trump
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday wrote a letter to US President Donald Trump sending a message of sympathy after he and First Lady Melania Trump were diagnosed with coronavirus.
Beijing to deepen ties with Dhaka thru strategic partnership
China has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with Bangladesh in all areas promoting the long-term and sustained growth of China-Bangladesh Strategic Partnership of Cooperation so as to bring more benefits to the two nations.
Dhaka, Beijing can fortify ties exploring new areas of coop
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has appreciated China as one of the most valued partners of Bangladesh for its socio-economic development and the continued Chinese aid and supports to Bangladesh during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Bangladesh outraged by Myanmar’s fabrication of facts at UN
Dhaka, Sept 30 – Bangladesh is “outraged” to witness another “blatant demonstration of falsehood and fabrication of facts” by Myanmar in the ongoing UN General Assembly (UNGA) and shared the situation on the ground before the international community.
India agree to resolve water-sharing issues
Bangladesh and India on Tuesday agreed to resolve the water-sharing issues of common rivers, including Teesta treaty, and bring down border killings to a zero level, says Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen.
PM joins global leaders to endorse “Pledge for Nature”
Global leaders including Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina launched “Leaders’ Pledge for Nature: United to Reverse Biodiversity Loss by 2030 for Sustainable Development” on Monday demonstrating their commitment for nature, biodiversity and global goals.
Dhaka urges Riyadh to increase flights to carry migrants
Bangladesh has requested the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to increase flights between the two countries so that the expatriates who got stuck here can return to their workplaces smoothly.
Modi greets PM Hasina on her birthday
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended heartiest congratulations to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the occasion of her 74th birthday.
Outgoing Indian HC makes farewell call on President
Dhaka, Sept 27 – Outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das on Sunday called on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban.
PM stresses better cooperation of neighbours for development
Dhaka, Sept 27 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday emphasised on the need for better cooperation with neighbouring countries for the development of the people of this region. “We always think that better cooperation is needed with the neighbouring…
Onion export ban an Indian plot: Zafrullah
Gonoshasthya Kendra founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury on Thursday said India should be given a strong message as it is “trying to disturb Bangladesh’s economy”.
Bangladesh keen to deepen ties with Turkey: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said Bangladesh is keen to boost its relationship with Turkey for mutual benefits as it is deeply rooted in shared history, faith and traditions based on trust and confidence.
Bahrain becomes fourth Arab nation to recognise Israel
Washington, AP/UNB, Sept 12 – Bahrain on Friday agreed to normalise relations with Israel, becoming the fourth Arab nation to recognise Israel, a Middle Eastern country on the Mediterranean Sea.