PM tells developing partners at UN HQ

Two top US officials yesterday again highlighted the importance of free and fair elections, and protecting democracy, human rights and the freedom of expression.

Counselor of the US Department of State Derek Chollet has met Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 78.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised the Bangladesh government's measures for overall development of the health sector to ensure health services to all

US Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Uzra Zeya has again discussed the importance of free and fair elections and freedom of expression in Bangladesh

The government has made a commitment that it would hold a free and fair election as the Election Commission was given absolute authority in this regard, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said in New York yesterday

Bangladesh and Hungary yesterday signed one agreement and two memorandum of understandings (MoUs) on economic, education, and health cooperation

South Korea wants stronger policy support from the government to manufacture in Bangladesh, which, in turn, will create jobs at home and help achieve middle-income status, said its ambassador yesterday.

France and Germany yesterday expressed regret over the imprisonment of Odhikar Secretary Adilur Rahman Khan and Director ASM Nasiruddin Elan.

South Korea wants stronger policy support from the government for encouraging manufacturing sector that can create jobs and help Bangladesh successfully secure the Middle-Income Country Status

Canadian Parliament's Upper House's Human Rights Committee Chair Senator Salma Ataullahjan has praised Bangladesh's unprecedented development under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh government has handed over relief materials to the representatives of the Libyan government sent as humanitarian assistance in the wake of Cyclone Daniel and catastrophic flooding

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said cases against Dr Muhammad Yunus had been filed by employees of his organisations, not by the government

The European Parliament yesterday adopted a resolution expressing deep concern at the “deteriorating human rights situation” in Bangladesh and called on the government to restore a safe and enabling environment for NGOs, human rights defenders, activists, and religious minorities.

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.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will reach New York on September 17 to attend the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA78)

The United States today noted that new Cyber Security Act (CSA) passed by the Bangladeshi parliament retained many aspects of the Digital Security Act

The United States Embassy in Dhaka has expressed concern over the conviction of two officials of rights body Odhikar in an ICT Act case

The US yesterday expressed concern over what it said was Bangladesh government’s “systematic and pervasive oppression” of journalists and media personalities, who attempt to hold the authorities accountable.

President of the Chinese Enterprises Association of Bangladesh (CEAB) Ke Changliang has said most of the Chinese companies are going through reforms in Bangladesh in the direction of setting up regional HQ and deepening localisation of their workforce