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EU condemns Turkish decision over Hagia Sophia
Brussels, AP/UNB, July 14 – Foreign ministers of the European Union condemned the Turkish decision to convert Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia back to a mosque, saying ” It will inevitably fuel mistrust, promote renewed divisions between religious communities and undermine…
Russia, China veto proposal for humanitarian aid to Syria
The UN remains split on the way to deliver aid to Syria, with Beijing and Moscow vetoing the latest humanitarian push. The nations disagree on which border crossings should be used and for how long.
Discard Cold-War mentality, ideological bias: China tells US
Beijing, Xinhua/UNB, July 10 – China on Thursday urged the United States to discard its Cold-War mentality and ideological bias and work with China to move forward bilateral relations along the track of coordination, cooperation and stability.
US formally submits withdrawal from WHO amid COVID-19 surge
Washington, July 8 Xinhua/UNB — The United States on Tuesday officially submitted its notification of withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) to the United Nations secretary-general, setting in motion the country’s exit from the global body in the midst…
China-India Relations: Conceivable Rebounds on Bangladesh
Speaking pragmatically, geo-politically and superlatively, in the ongoing global order free, independent and sovereign states operationally and strategically cannot be away from bilateral, regional and global realities, issues, problems, challenges, dilemmas and opportunities therein, notwithstanding anything contained in bilateral or…
Dhaka for collective voice of most corona vulnerable nations
Bangladesh has called upon the Commonwealth leaders to become the collective and common voice of the most vulnerable countries and help address current challenges.
Dhaka for strong links with UN to keep dev efforts on track
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has sought strong partnership with the United Nations as he fears that COVID-19 may impede the progresses in the area of SDG achievements and the country’s graduation trajectory.
Economic ties to enter ‘significant new stage’- China envoy
Dhaka, June 30 – With annual GDP growth of more than 6 percent for many years, Bangladesh will remain one of the most dynamic economies in South Asia and the world, says China. Bangladesh can benefit hugely from the vast…
Foreign missions anxious over operation clearance in Myanmar
Diplomatic Missions of Australia, United Kingdom, Canada and the USA in Myanmar have expressed deep concern over the reports of Myanmar Military’s clearance of operations in Rakhine and Chin States.
Dhaka, Beijing trade connectivity to be enhanced: Envoy
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming has said both Bangladeshi exporters and Chinese consumers will be benefited amid zero tariff entry of Bangladeshi products to the Chinese market.
Delhi expels Pak diplomatic staffs, Islamabad retaliates
Islamabad, VOA News – Pakistan on Tuesday ordered India to cut its embassy staff in Islamabad by half, just hours after New Delhi announced a similar decision.
Dhaka in UN Group Friends on climate adaptation, resilience
Bangladesh has joined as a member of the Steering Committee of the UN Group of Friends on climate adaptation and resilience.
BD rejects reported Malaysian proposition over 269 Rohingyas
Bangladesh has ruled out any possibility to accept 269 Rohingyas detained by the Malaysian authorities saying it is no way Bangladesh’s responsibility.
New chapter of Dhaka-Beijing cooperation son: Chinese envoy
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming has said they will work hand in hand with the government of Bangladesh and wider sectors of society to contain the pandemic and overcome the temporary difficulties.
Trump-Modi discusses India-China border issues
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi last night discussed over phone “typical issues” that figured India-China border tension and the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Libya Killings: Dhaka wants punishment of crime, reparation
Bangladesh has communicated with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to bring back the bodies of 26 people who were killed in a gun attack in Libya and sought compensation for their families.
Prince Charles expresses sympathy over Ampahn losses in BD
Prince Charles in a letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed sympathy over the losses caused by super cyclone Amphan in Bangladesh.
Hasina greets Lankan PM on 50 years of his political career
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday phoned Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to congratulate him on the occasion of completion of 50 years of his political career.
Modi greets Hasina on occasion of Eid
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina over phone and greeted her on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of the Muslims.
China says US at brink of starting new cold war with Beijing
By VOA News China says some “political forces” in the United States have taken bilateral relations hostage and are pushing the world’s two biggest economies towards “a new Cold War.”
Freedom sans liability may invite social chaos: FM to envoys
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has conveyed the European Ambassadors stationed in Dhaka that freedom without responsibility may result in social chaos and indiscipline.
Ex-Ministers condemn Bolsonaro’s ‘lunatic’ foreign policy
Geneva, 14 May (Chakravarthi Raghavan) – In an unprecedented move, all living former foreign ministers of Brazil have joined hands to strongly condemn the “lunatic” foreign policy of President Jair Bolsonaro, accusing it of subordinating national independence to the policies…
FM calls diplomats remarks on media freedom disappointing
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Friday berated statements posted on social media by some diplomats on media freedom issue terming them “unfortunate, disappointing and unacceptable”.
US joins BD to highlight importance of free expression
The United States has joined countries around the world, including Bangladesh, to reaffirm the universal right of free expression and the essential role press freedom plays in protecting democracy and keeping citizens informed and safe.
Bangladesh, India to work together to boost food production
Bangladesh and India on Wednesday decided to work together to enhance food production to face the possible food crisis due to the coronavirus pandemic. Their pledge to work together came when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi phoned Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh…
Chinese Communist Party provides 10,000 face masks to BNP
The Communist Party of China (CCP) has provided BNP with 10,000 masks to strengthen the party’s efforts to fight against deadly coronavirus.
Pahela Baishakh: US, Australian envoys greet Bangladeshis
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl Miller and Australian High Commissioner in Dhaka Jeremy Bruer on Tuesday greeted Bangladeshis on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year.
Envoys of Muslim countries donate basic food items for poor
Ambassadors of the Muslim countries stationed in Dhaka on Saturday donated six metric tonnes of basic food items to Bangladesh for the poor people who are facing difficulties because of the coronavirus crisis.
PM calls for enhancing global cooperation to fight covid-19
Dhaka, April 10 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called for bolstering international cooperation to fight the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.