Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury has called for stronger global cooperation to curb irregular migration and ensure the protection of migrant workers’ rights, fair recruitment practices, decent working conditions and fair wages.
Bangladesh and Pakistan have joined forces to prevent the abuse and trafficking of narcotics and psychotropic substances. An MoU was signed between the two countries at a ceremony at the InterContinental Hotel in Dhaka on Friday, May 8.
India has sought Bangladesh’s cooperation in repatriating individuals identified as “illegal Bangladeshi nationals” staying in the country, according to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman held a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday, May 6.
Bangladesh has expressed concern over the attack on civilian installations in the United Arab Emirates amid the war in the Middle East.
Speaker of the National Assembly Hafiz Uddin Ahmad Bir Bikram was paid a courtesy call on Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr. Abdullah Zafar bin Abiah. The meeting was held at the Speaker's office on Monday (May 4).