China is now viewed more favourably than the US in Bangladesh, according to a new survey by the US-based Pew Research Centre.

She brings more than three decades of diplomatic and multilateral experience to the role

India yesterday said there has been no change in its position regarding the possible extradition of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, describing the matter as a “legal issue” which would be dealt with accordingly.

New Delhi says there has been no change in its approach

Lawmakers remember Sheikh Hamad as a visionary leader who strengthened Bangladesh-Qatar relations

He succeeds Stefan Liller in leading the UNDP's work in the country

Bangladesh has urged the international community to preserve and expand market access for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) by reversing protectionist trends and ensuring transparent, simplified, and development-friendly rules of origin.

Govt has already requested India to hand over Hasina under the extradition treaty

India scheduled to host the meeting in New Delhi on July 16

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam yesterday said there is no lack of diplomatic efforts to bring back ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh to face trial but acknowledged that it takes time.

Bangladesh and China have discussed ways to strengthen existing technological and military cooperation and further advance the strategic partnership between the two countries.

A joint venture drone manufacturing factory will be established in Bogura in collaboration with Turkiye, adjacent to the airport that is being upgraded to international standards and the planned Bangladesh Air Force base in the district, said State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam yesterday.

The same old corrupt practices appear to be stalking the prospect of resuming labour recruitment from Bangladesh to Malaysia.

State minister says foreign, home and law ministries are coordinating the process

Chinese envoy and PM's defence adviser also discuss cybersecurity and regional security

The government has appointed noted human rights activist and former Amnesty International chief Irene Zubaida Khan as Bangladesh’s permanent representative to the United Nations in New York.

The International Crisis Group (ICG) has urged the BNP government to adopt a more pragmatic and realistic strategy on the Rohingya crisis, warning that continued reliance on Myanmar’s military authorities for repatriation risks prolonging the crisis.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has urged Pakistan to address the humanitarian challenges faced by Bangladesh-origin Pakistani nationals in obtaining Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs), saying the issue affects their access to basic services.

The order takes effect immediately

Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir has called for a more transparent and merit-based process to select the next UN secretary-general, arguing that effective leadership is critical to addressing geopolitical rivalry, armed conflicts, climate change and declining trust in the multilateral system.