Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming on Monday said Bangladesh should not join “Quad”, a US-led initiative, and Dhaka’s relations with Beijing will “substantially get damaged” if it joins it.

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming on Monday said Bangladesh should not join “Quad”, a US-led initiative, and Dhaka’s relations with Beijing will “substantially get damaged” if it joins it.
The United Nations Human Rights Council on 24 March demanded that Israel, the occupying Power, immediately cease all settlement activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT).
Dhaka, Mar 22: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday laid emphasis on signing Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between Bangladesh and Nepal for their mutual benefits.
Dhaka, Dec 24 – Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki on Thursday said they want to see the start of repatriation process next year as Japan supports repatriation of Rohingyas to their homes in Rakhine State.
Dhaka, Oct 09 – India has reiterated its commitment to completely stop killings along the Bangladesh-India border saying nobody wants to justify killing.
It decides to resume organisational activities after 5 months Expressing deep concern over the unusual price hike of onions following a sudden export ban by India, BNP policymakers have demanded the government take necessary steps to keep the prices of…
Dhaka, Sept 1 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday urged their party leaders to take a vow to overcome the challenge of ‘restoring’ democracy at any cost adopting a time-befitting political strategy.
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday said the government wants to see the young people in the global fight to achieve climate justice for Bangladesh.
Dhaka, Aug 03 – Condemning the killing of a retired ‘Major of Bangladesh Army on Marine Drive Road in Cox’s Bazar’s Teknaf, BNP on Monday demanded that the real culprits be identified through a credible process.
Dhaka, July 27 – Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury in an open letter has urged Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to open the corona unit of Gonoshasthaya Nagar Hospital.Introducing himself a ‘foolish freedom fighter,’ Dr Zafrullah also gave the Prime…
Dhaka, July 12 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said Health Minister Zahid Maleque should step down as Regent Hospital was allowed to conduct corona tests and treatment at the ‘behest of his ministry’.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg on Monday urged the European Union to take the lead in setting global standards for tech regulation or risk seeing countries follow China as a model.
Dhaka, April 17 – BNP on Friday demanded formation of a ‘national task force’ to effectively tackle the coronavirus pandemic and its fallout.
As Europe looks to declare its tech independence by becoming a leader in next-generation batteries, it will have to start by making its own graphite.
Geneva, 4 February (TWN) – The WHO Secretariat’s report for the consideration of the 146th Meeting of the Executive Board (EB) proposes to curtail the participation of CSOs in the governing body meetings such as the World Health Assembly (WHA)…
Dhaka, Jan 19- The High Court on Sunday asked the government to form a commission within 30 days under the Law Ministry to stop rape and violence against women.
The World Mosquito Program (WMP) wants to step into Bangladesh with its technology to help the country deal with dengue that caused widespread woes last year, saying that it has a record of successful journeys in a number of countries,…
Dhaka, Dec 9 – BNP standing committee member Goyeshwar Chandra Roy Monday suggested the party lawmakers resign from 11th parliament and join what he said oust government movement.
Dhaka, Nov 22 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said that the people want the present government to quit power immediately as what he said their lives have become unbearable due to price hike of essential commodities.
Dhaka, Nov 17 – The opposition BNP yesterday demanded of the government to make public all the agreements and memorandum of understandings (MoUs) signed with India during the recent Prime Minister visit to the neighbouring country. A two-member BNP delegation…
U.S. health officials want women getting breast implants to receive stronger warnings and more details about the possible risks and complications.
Dhaka, Sept 21 – The European Parliament (EP) has reiterated its call on the UN Security Council (UNSC) to impose a “global comprehensive arms embargo” on M Myanmar.
Dhaka, Aug 25 – The United States has called upon all those involved in Myanmar to respect human rights, allow unhindered humanitarian access, and engage in political dialogue to pursue peace. The US further said military abuses continue in Rakhine…
Dhaka, Aug 3 – Opposition BNP on Saturday demanded of the government give necessary subsidy to public and private hospitals to provide free treatment to dengue patients.
Dhaka, July 18 – China wants implementation of the agreement signed between Bangladesh and Myanmar over the Rohingya repatriation, said its outgoing Ambassador to Bangladesh Zhang Zuo on Thursday.
Dhaka, Jul 10 (UNB) – Former UN Secretary-General, who is also the chairman of the Global Commission on Adaptation, Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday proposed setting up a global centre for adaptation in Bangladesh for the South and South-East Asia. He…
Entertainment Desk Popular face of the small screen Sayeed Babu has already acted in several movies. In last year’s Eid, he came into limelight acting in role of a villain in movie ‘Poramon-2’. Later, he concentrated to acting in big…
Dhaka, June 2 – Director General (DG) of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Benazir Ahmed yesterday (Sunday) asked lawyers to refrain from extending legal assistance to the militants. He urged lawyers of the country to reconsider the issue of providing legal…
Dhaka, April 09 – Bangladesh has sought support from the United States to create a safe zone for Rohingyas in the Rakhine Stay of Myanmar, monitored by international human rights groups, with credible international pressure on Myanmar for their safe…
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Sunday said she would be looking for answers from Facebook and other social media firms. About how an attack that killed 50 mosque-goers was livestreamed on their platforms. Saying there were “further questions…