Porimol Palma

Porimol Palma

Dhaka had better address Europe’s concerns

The European Parliament resolution on rights issues in Bangladesh adopted last Thursday is a warning for Dhaka before the EU takes actions that will hurt Bangladesh, said economists and international relations analysts.

1w ago

Macron’s visit may help diversify the ties

French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent Dhaka visit can serve as a solid basis for Bangladesh to enhance bilateral trade and diversify strategic and defence relations between the two countries, say foreign policy analysts.

2w ago

Macron’s day out

While French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Dhaka featured geopolitics, trade and economy, he won the hearts of Bangladeshis with his curiosity to experience the local culture and way of life.

2w ago

France has big investment plans for Bangladesh

France has big plans for investments in strategic projects in Bangladesh, including nuclear power, hydropower, and aeronautics, according to the residence of the French president.

3w ago

Hasina, Biden have candid conversation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her daughter Saima Wazed had a candid conversation with US President Joe Biden in New Delhi yesterday.

3w ago

Macron due in town today

French President Emmanuel Macron is arriving in Dhaka today on a two-day visit, in a testament to the growing importance of Bangladesh both in economic and strategic terms to the European nation.

3w ago

Macron to visit Dhanmondi Lake, enjoy folk music

While French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Bangladesh may feature signing of important business deals and discussions on geopolitical issues, he wants to witness the beauty of the country and experience its culture.

3w ago

Lavrov’s visit significant on several counts

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrives in Dhaka on a two-day visit this afternoon just months ahead of the general election amid an evolving geopolitical shift.

3w ago
September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023

Dhaka had better address Europe’s concerns

The European Parliament resolution on rights issues in Bangladesh adopted last Thursday is a warning for Dhaka before the EU takes actions that will hurt Bangladesh, said economists and international relations analysts.

September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023

Macron’s visit may help diversify the ties

French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent Dhaka visit can serve as a solid basis for Bangladesh to enhance bilateral trade and diversify strategic and defence relations between the two countries, say foreign policy analysts.

September 12, 2023
September 12, 2023

Macron’s day out

While French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Dhaka featured geopolitics, trade and economy, he won the hearts of Bangladeshis with his curiosity to experience the local culture and way of life.

September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023

France has big investment plans for Bangladesh

France has big plans for investments in strategic projects in Bangladesh, including nuclear power, hydropower, and aeronautics, according to the residence of the French president.

September 10, 2023
September 10, 2023

Macron due in town today

French President Emmanuel Macron is arriving in Dhaka today on a two-day visit, in a testament to the growing importance of Bangladesh both in economic and strategic terms to the European nation.

September 10, 2023
September 10, 2023

Hasina, Biden have candid conversation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her daughter Saima Wazed had a candid conversation with US President Joe Biden in New Delhi yesterday.

September 9, 2023
September 9, 2023

Macron to visit Dhanmondi Lake, enjoy folk music

While French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Bangladesh may feature signing of important business deals and discussions on geopolitical issues, he wants to witness the beauty of the country and experience its culture.

September 7, 2023
September 7, 2023

Lavrov’s visit significant on several counts

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrives in Dhaka on a two-day visit this afternoon just months ahead of the general election amid an evolving geopolitical shift.

September 6, 2023
September 6, 2023

Competition with China drives US policy here

Washington wants to boost Dhaka’s military capability and reduce its dependency on Beijing for defence cooperation, said a Washington-based foreign policy expert.

September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023

Rohingya Return: Myanmar to allow int’l volunteers

Myanmar will allow international volunteers, including those from the UN, China and ASEAN countries, to take part in the humanitarian assistance programmes during the repatriation of the Rohingyas.