Diplomacy
Australian FM's Visit: Trade, Rohingya, regional security to get priority
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is scheduled to pay an official visit to Bangladesh on May 21-22 to strengthen bilateral relationship with Bangladesh and find ways to boost cooperation for regional peace, prosperity, and security
Dhaka seeks Delhi's support in rescuing 'missing' AL lawmaker
Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi and Deputy High Commission in Kolkata are in touch with the Ministry of External Affairs, India regarding the reported missing of Awami League MP Anwarul Azim Anar
Kyrgyz Capital: Bangladeshis stay indoors for fear of mob attacks
Out of fear, foreign students, including Bangladeshis, are mostly staying indoors in Bishkek of Kyrgyzstan even though the situation, following attacks on foreigners, has largely been stable since Saturday night.
Türk appeals to Myanmar junta, Arakan Army to pause fighting
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has appealed directly to the Myanmar military and Arakan Army to pause the fighting, protect civilians and allow immediate and unhindered humanitarian access
Mob violence: Bangladesh’s envoy in Uzbekistan to visit Kyrgyzstan
Bangladesh expressed deep concerns over the mob attacks on South Asian students, including Bangladeshis, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Bangladesh seeks UK support for vaccine centre
Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen has sought support from the Oxford Vaccine Group at the University of Oxford to establish a vaccine centre in Bangladesh.
USDA launches $34m ‘Climate Smart Livestock Project’
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) today launched $34 million worth “Bangladesh Climate Smart Livestock Project” to enhance efficiency, promote climate resilience, and foster sustainable innovations in the livestock sector
US sanctions against Rab to stay
The United States has said the sanctions imposed against Bangladesh’s elite force Rab are not being withdrawn.
Failed Bangladeshi asylum seekers to be deported from UK
Failed Bangladeshi asylum seekers in the United Kingdom will be deported under a fast-track returns deal between the two countries.
Hasan invites Spanish investment in SEZs, Hi-tech parks
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has invited Spanish investment in special economic zones (SEZs) and hi-tech parks in Bangladesh availing various fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for mutual benefit
Confucius Institute to be set up at RU
Chinese International Education Foundation (CIEF) is going to set up a Confucius Institute at Rajshahi University within a year
Australia PM congratulates Hasina on reelection
Congratulating Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her reelection, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said he looks forward to working with PM Hasina to strengthen their bilateral relationship and together contribute to regional peace, prosperity and security
Economic talks: Japanese team due in Dhaka next week
A trade negotiating team of Japan will visit Dhaka from May 19-23 for the first round of Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) negotiations
‘Will rebuild trust, won’t look back’
In an apparent policy reset, Washington is seeking to rebuild the trust in its relations with Dhaka following tensions in the run-up to the January 7 national polls.
UNFPA lauds Bangladesh’s success in reducing child, maternal mortality rates
Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Dr Natalia Kanem has appreciated Bangladesh's success in reducing child and maternal mortality rates and preventing child marriages
US wants to rebuild trust with Bangladesh: Donald Lu
The US wants to rebuild trust with the people of Bangladesh, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu said today
‘US for lifting Rab sanctions’
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu yesterday told the government they will support the withdrawal of sanctions against Rapid Action Battalion, Prime Minister’s Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman said.
‘US for lifting Rab sanctions’
Dhaka’s priority will be trade and economy, while Washington’s will be security, especially advancing partnership under its Indo-Pacific Strategy, as US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu holds meetings with the government high-ups today.
