Why you should take the Covid-19 vaccine
There is a lot of discussion right now about the side effects of the Covid-19 vaccine and confusion surrounding the taking of the vaccine.
3y ago
Economic development and respect for democracy mutually reinforcing
Despite having a dynamic and fast-growing economy, a senior official of the US Department of State believes that Bangladesh's future success is going to be fuelled by strengthening democratic institutions, governing structure, creating space for civil society and improving environment for economic growth.
5y ago
US concerned about Chinese investment in Indo-Pacific region
US civil and military officials are skeptical about Chinese policy and investment in the Indo-Pacific and stepped up Washington's efforts to expand its engagement on a rule-based system for the mutual benefit of the countries in the region.
5y ago
Bangladesh needs strong democratic institutes
Despite having a dynamic and fast-growing economy, US officials believe that Bangladesh's future success is going to be fuelled by strengthening its democratic institutions and governing structures.
5y ago
US for further ties with Bangladesh military
The US military wants to develop a partnership with Bangladesh military and engage more with the latter for mutual benefit, a senior US military official said.
5y ago
US renews call for free, fair polls
The United States has renewed its call on Bangladesh government to fulfil its commitment to uphold free, fair and participatory elections that will reflect the will of the people.
5y ago
Myanmar side due this month
Amid growing international pressure to hold its military accountable for the brutal crackdown on the Rohingya, Myanmar is sending a high-powered delegation to Dhaka late this month to finalise preparations for the start of the Rohingya repatriation.
5y ago
21 August Attack: Babar-nama
It was the cabinet's oath-taking night after the 2001 parliamentary elections. The phone rang in the newsroom of The Daily Star. On the other end of the phone was the quivering voice of a man who, in his Dhaka University student days, was an infamous “armed cadre” of a political party.
5y ago
October 4, 2017
Dhaka cautious in its optimism
Dhaka is cautiously examining Myanmar's proposal to take back Rohingyas and will keep its doors open for resolving the crisis through international means.
September 28, 2017
Tokyo stands by Dhaka's efforts
Japan will continue to cooperate with Bangladesh closely and extend its full support in resolving the humanitarian crisis created over
August 29, 2017
EU team in Dhaka
The European Union will begin talks with Dhaka today to negotiate a process to be followed to deport more than one lakh irregular Bangladeshi migrants living in 28 EU countries for years.
August 25, 2017
End Rohingya restrictions
The Rakhine Advisory Commission, led by its chairman former UN chief Kofi Annan, has called for freedom of movement for all people
August 15, 2017
6 Killers of Bangabandhu: No progress in bringing them back
None of the six convicted fugitive killers of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman hiding abroad could be brought back home in spite
August 11, 2017
South East Asian Games: 29 more Bangladeshis held in Malaysia security drive
The Malaysia police have detained 290 more foreigners, including 29 Bangladeshis, in the second large-scale sweep for terror
August 8, 2017
Dhaka to open 7 new missions
Considering the potential for expanding its export market and the service needs of the growing number of Bangladeshi expatriates, Dhaka has decided to soon open seven new diplomatic missions in India, Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, Romania, Sudan and Sierra Leone.
July 6, 2017
Dhaka anxiously waiting for outcome of Cairo talks
Dhaka is anxiously monitoring a meeting of the foreign ministers from a Saudi-led quartet who were set to meet yesterday in Egypt to
June 7, 2017
Sniffer dogs join cargo screening
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh yesterday for the first time started using bomb detection dogs in cargo screening at Hazrat
April 10, 2017
Indian parties have common stance on Bangladesh
Congress President Sonia Gandhi yesterday conveyed to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina that there is a bipartisan approach in India towards consolidating relations with Bangladesh.
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