Modi invites Tarique to BRICS meet
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Diplomacy
Khalilur reaffirms Bangladesh's commitment to dialogue at Asean Regional Forum
23 July 2026, 18:49 PM
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Bangladesh receives India’s BRICS Summit invitation for PM Tarique
23 July 2026, 18:35 PM
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Khalilur holds talks with US, Russia, China and Pakistan on ARF sidelines
22 July 2026, 19:53 PM
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Rohingya crisis outside BIMSTEC’s mandate, says secretary general
21 July 2026, 21:35 PM
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Dhaka seeks Asaduzzaman’s extradition
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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PM's defence adviser meets Indian security adviser on BIMSTEC sidelines
20 July 2026, 14:56 PM
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Dhaka seeks UN-led global debt relief
19 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Hasina's extradition: India says Bangladesh’s request is under legal review
17 July 2026, 23:10 PM
Diplomacy
Bangladeshis view China more positively than the US
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Diplomacy
Hold law enforcers accountable for wrongdoings
In a letter to Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud, 14 foreign missions in Dhaka urged the protection of human rights and fair trials for those arrested in the wake of last week’s violent clashes.
27 July 2024, 18:00 PM
PM seeks Japan’s cooperation to reopen damaged metro rail stations
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought cooperation from Japan to reopen the two damaged metro rail stations at Mirpur-10 and Kazipara in Dhaka soon
27 July 2024, 11:44 AM
Take steps to restore people’s faith in political system
The Awami League government should take steps to restore people’s confidence in the political system in Bangladesh after widespread violence rocked the country, said a report by the International Crisis Group (ICG).
26 July 2024, 18:00 PM
British MP Rupa Huq questions situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh-origin British MP Rupa Huq has raised a question in the UK parliament on the current situation in Bangladesh.
26 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Indian union govt the sole authority on foreign affairs
The union government of India has the sole prerogative when it comes to matters of foreign affairs, said a spokesperson of its external affairs ministry acknowledging Dhaka’s note issued after Mamata Banerjee’s remarks.
25 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Indian union govt sole authority on foreign affairs
Says spokesman after Delhi gets Dhaka's note protesting Mamata's comments
25 July 2024, 14:48 PM
‘Mockery of justice’
Human Rights Watch yesterday condemned the harsh punishment meted out to the 57 Bangladeshis by the UAE following peaceful demonstrations.
24 July 2024, 18:00 PM
UAE did not impose restrictions on visas
The United Arab Emirates has not imposed any visa restrictions on Bangladeshi migrants, Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud confirmed yesterday.
24 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Normalcy to return in a short time
The government yesterday assured foreign diplomats that the situation arising out of students’ quota reform protest will normalise within a short time.
21 July 2024, 18:00 PM
UN, US, UK slam violence in Bangladesh
The UN, US, and UK have condemned the violence during last week’s students’ protests that left at least 150 people dead.
20 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Foreign minister to brief envoys today
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud will brief foreign diplomats today on the current crisis that has arisen out of the quota reform movement in Bangladesh.
20 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Australia, India, US missions issue travel alerts
Foreign missions of Australia, India, and the US have asked their nationals in Bangladesh to remain on alert while travelling amid the ongoing student demonstrations.
18 July 2024, 18:00 PM
China for peace and stability in Bangladesh
China wants restoration of peace and stability in Bangladesh, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen yesterday.
18 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Uphold individuals’ rights to protest peacefully: US
The US has reiterated calls on Bangladesh government to uphold the rights of individuals to protest peacefully amid the nationwide ongoing quota reforms protests
18 July 2024, 13:32 PM
We wish for restoration of peace and stability in Bangladesh: Chinese envoy
China wants restoration of peace and stability in Bangladesh, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen today
18 July 2024, 10:40 AM
We want to see a quick resolution of present situation: EU envoy
Outgoing Ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley has said all friends and partners of Bangladesh want to see a quick resolution of the present situation and the avoidance of further violence and bloodshed
17 July 2024, 22:32 PM
US embassy issues 'demonstration alert' for its citizens
The US Embassy in Dhaka today issued a "demonstration alert" for its citizens living in Dhaka and across the country saying the situation is extremely volatile
17 July 2024, 20:06 PM
Chinese ambassador dismisses claims about duration of Hasina-Xi meeting as 'nonsense'
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Tuesday binned claims of a "brief" meeting between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the former's recent visit to China as "nonsense"
16 July 2024, 21:51 PM
US State Dept’s 'false claim' of two deaths sparks criticism
Though there is no report in Bangladeshi media or from law enforcement agencies regarding any death during the ongoing student protests, the US Department of State spokesperson claiming two deaths has raised a question whether it fell prey to rumours on social media platforms
16 July 2024, 17:55 PM
Muslims should unite against Gaza genocide: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called on the Muslim community to be united against the genocide in Gaza carried out by Israel
15 July 2024, 16:53 PM