Former UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon on Saturday called for political solution to the Rohingya crisis allowing them to return to their places of origin in Rakhine state “freely and safely”.
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West Bengal keen to import bicycles from Bangladesh: Mamata
Dhaka, Nov 22 – Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee at a meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday showed interest to import bicycles from Bangladesh.
Bangladesh has to play leading role in int’l negotiations: Debapriya
Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya, the distinguished fellow of Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD), on Wednesday said Bangladesh has to play a leading role in international negotiations for sustainable development.
PM joins Dubai Airshow opening ceremony
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday joined the opening ceremony of the Dubai Airshow 2019, one of the largest aviation exhibitions in the world.
Egypt, Germany discuss solution to Libyan crisis
Egyptian President Abel Fattah al-Sisi received on Friday a phone call from German Chancellor Angela Merkel on means of tackling the Libyan crisis, the presidency office said.
UN 3rd committee takes resolution on Rohingyas’ HR state
A resolution on situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar has been adopted at the third committee of the 74th UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
Delhi finds its connectivity with Dhaka a ‘game-changer’
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das on Tuesday said India believes in an “inclusive” Indo Pacific and described its connectivity with Bangladesh as “game-changer” ensuring a “win-win” situation for the two countries.
Europe: Tear down those walls!
by David Gow on 9th November 2019 @gowdav It may be three decades since the Berlin wall came down but too many others have recently proliferated. ‘Die Mauer in den Köpfen’ (the wall in the heads) is a phrase I…
French embassy mourns victims of cyclone ‘Bulbul’
The French Embassy in Dhaka has extended condolences to the families of victims of cyclone ‘Bulbul’ which battered the country’s coastal districts early Sunday.
Ayuddha Verdict: Dhaka hopes peace to be upheld
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Saturday said Bangladesh expects the existing peace and harmony to be maintained in India following the verdict on disputed religious site in the town of Ayodhya.
Dhaka halts Yangon’s entry into Indian Ocean Rim Assoc
Myanmar has been denied membership of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) amid its nonfulfillment of commitment over the Rohingya repatriation.
US highlights need for “credible, contested” municipal polls
US acting Assistant Secretary of State Alice G Wells has stressed the importance of “credible and contested” municipal elections in Bangladesh.
BNP to seek from PM details on documents signed with India
Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) – BNP will send a letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeking detailed information about the bilateral documents signed with India during her visit to the neighbouring country last month.
Dhaka, Baku sign deal on cultural assistance
Baku (Azerbaijan), Oct 26 – Bangladesh on Saturday signed an agreement on cultural assistance with Azerbaijan to boost cultural ties between the two countries.
PM’s adviser Joy questions some foreign missions’ role
Dhaka, Oct 25 (UNB) – Prime Minister’s ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has once again questioned the “motive” of some foreign missions stationed in Dhaka, especifically the US Embassy, for their activities which try to hatch conspiracies against Bangladesh.
Voluntary Rohingyas return only remedy: PM tells NAM leaders
Baku (Azerbaijan), Oct 25 (UNB) – Noting that Rohingya crisis has the potential to destabilise Bangladesh and beyond, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said voluntary return of the displaced Rohingyas to their homes in the Rakhine State in safety,…
PM Hasina off to Azerbaijan to attend NAM summit
Dhaka, Oct 24 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left here on Thursday afternoon for Baku on a four-day official visit to Azerbaijan to attend the 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
PM receives 2 Russian translated books on Bangabandhu
Dhaka, Oct 20 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday received two books on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman translated into Russian language by a Russian professor.
5 Senators from New York begin Bangladesh visit Sunday
Dhaka, Oct 19 (UNB) – Five State Senators from the New York City begins their weeklong “familiarisation tour” here on Sunday.
Pakistan says Saudis, Iran willing to pursue diplomacy
Pakistan’s foreign minister says Iran and Saudi Arabia have indicated a willingness to pursue diplomacy to end their disputes after Pakistan’s prime minister traveled to both countries to try and ease tensions.
Diplomats’ remarks over Abrar murder unnecessary: FM
Dhaka, Oct 15 (UNB) – Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday described foreign diplomats’ comments over Buet student Abrar Fahad murder as “unnecessary” which have apparently gone beyond their diplomatic norms.
Iran’s for political solution to Yemeni war; Imran Khan told
Tehran, Oct. 14 (Xinhua/UNB) — Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday called for ending the Yemeni war politically, official IRNA news agency reported.
UN Coordinator summoned over Abrar murder statement
Dhaka, Oct 13 (UNB) – Bangladesh on Sunday expressed dissatisfaction regarding the UN statement on the murder of Buet student Abrar Fahad which the government sees as an internal matter of Bangladesh.
Trade thru Himalayas benefits Nepal farmers, China herdsmen
The weeds, cornstalk and rice hulls that Nepali farmers once burned as waste can be exported to earn cash. The farmers had previously wondered how their waste can be exchanged for wealth, and later found an answer through cooperation across…
India becoming important destination of Chinese investors
New Delhi, Oct. 12 (Xinhua/unb) — With its rapidly growing economy and geographical advantages, India is now becoming an important destination for Chinese investors going global.
China’s president in India for summit amid Kashmir tensions
Mamallapuram, Oct 11 (AP/UNB) — Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in India Friday for a summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a time of tensions over Beijing joining Pakistan in opposing India’s downgrading of Kashmir’s autonomy and the ongoing…
Official: Prince William, Kate to visit Pakistan Oct. 14
Multan, Oct 11 (AP/UNB) — Pakistan’s foreign minister says Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate will arrive in the capital, Islamabad, on a four-day visit next week.
Diplomats’ words on Buet murder uncalled for: Minister
Dhaka, Oct 10 (UNB)- Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Thursday said statements from the foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka on Abrar Fahad murder are uncalled for.
LPG export to Tripura from BD a game changer: India
Dhaka, Oct 9 (UNB) – India has termed the export of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from Bangladesh to Tripura a ‘game changer’ with a potential to generate jobs and revenue for Bangladesh.
Dhaka, Delhi for greater cooperation on 2 historic years
Dhaka, Oct 6 (UNB) – Bangladesh and India have emphasised the need for “greater cooperation” to commemorate 2020 and 2021, two historic years in Bangladesh-India relations.