Diplomacy
Dhaka urges Thimphu to rekindle BBIN MVA framework to promote prosperity
Bangladesh has urged Bhutan to take necessary measures to rejoin the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA) framework to promote regional prosperity through people to people contact
Prevent another episode of Rohingya persecution
Intense fighting in Myanmar’s Rakhine State poses a grave threat to civilians, the United Nations warned yesterday, as it urged international pressure to prevent more “horrendous persecution” of ethnic Rohingyas.
TICFA Meeting: Dhaka to seek trade privileges, funds from US
Dhaka will seek funds from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and trade privileges, while Washington would want labour reforms and personal data protection during the intercessional meeting of the US-Bangladesh Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum Agreement (TICFA) Council on April 22.
Labour Migration To Malaysia: UN experts decry appalling state of Bangladeshis
UN experts yesterday expressed dismay about the situation of Bangladeshi migrants in Malaysia despite going there through the official labour migration process for a better future.
Myanmar's fled security personnel cleared to repatriate on Apr 22: FM
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud today said that Dhaka had given clearance to Myanmar authority to return their security personnel who took shelter in Bangladesh on April 22
To make a friend happy, we cannot antagonise others
Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed yesterday said Bangladesh military does engage with its Myanmar counterpart but with considerable apprehension.
Bangladesh, Thailand to sign 6 MoUs
Bangladesh and Thailand may sign at least six MoUs on trade, investment and cooperation in energy and tourism sectors during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to the Southeast Asian country on April 24-29.
Allocate $10 billion for development of ecosystems, FM urges int’l community
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has called upon the world community to allocate $10 billion as committed by them for the overall development of ecosystems and green shipping
Brazil to help Bangladesh join BRICS
Visiting Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira yesterday said his country would consider Bangladesh’s keen interest to become a BRICS member “very strongly and positively”.
Bangladesh wants to import sacrificial animals from Brazil: state minister
State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu today said he requested Brazil to supply sacrificial animals to Bangladesh before Eid-ul-Azha
PM likely to visit Brazil in July: foreign minister
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud today said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is likely to visit Brazil July as the visiting Brazilian foreign minister brought an invitation from the Brazilian president
Brazilian FM in Dhaka, talks with Hasan Mahmud today
Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira arrived in Dhaka this morning to discuss bilateral issues and strengthen trade and investment ties with Bangladesh
Brazil’s foreign minister due today
Mauro Vieira, foreign minister of Brazil, will arrive in Dhaka today on a two-day visit to bolster trade and investment relations between the two countries.
Brazilian foreign minister to meet Sheikh Hasina, Hasan Mahmud during two-day visit
Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira will arrive in Dhaka tomorrow to discuss bilateral issues and strengthen trade and investment ties with Bangladesh
Boycott indian products issue: India, Bangladesh will continue to enjoy strong ties
India yesterday said it has strong relations with Bangladesh and the partnership between the neighbouring countries will continue.
Arms supply to Israel must stop: foreign minister
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud today hoped that those who supply weapons to Israel, used for killing innocent people, will realise their wrongdoing and stop the arms supply..“We expect the Western world will realise and take steps against Israel. We, the government led by Prime Minister She
India, Bangladesh ‘vibrant’ ties to continue
Says External Affairs Ministry spokesperson on call in Bangladesh to boycott of Indian goods
PM may visit India in June
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit India and China, likely in June and July, in her first major bilateral tours after the January 7 national election.
