Foreign Affairs
Whichever govt comes, China-Bangladesh cooperation must continue: Chief Adviser
Chief Adviser to the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, has stressed that whichever party comes to power in the future, bilateral cooperation between Bangladesh and China must continue. He made this call during a meeting with a delegation from the China-Bangladesh Partnership Forum at the state guesthouse Jamuna on Wednesday, November 3.
No situation in Bangladesh where Indian officials, families at risk: Foreign Adviser
Interim government foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain said there is no situation in Bangladesh where Indian officials or their family members are at risk.
British envoy lauds Bangladesh diplomat's cultural work in Kolkata
The British Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata has praised a Bangladeshi diplomat's efforts in promoting arts and culture in the city. Dr Andrew Fleming, the British Deputy High Commissioner to Kolkata (East & North East India), made the remarks while addressing the exclusive launch of a heritage calendar in the city on Friday, January 23.
'India has decided to evacuate family members of diplomats from Bangladesh'
India has decided to 'evacuate' family members of diplomats from all its missions in Bangladesh, according to various newspapers in the country.
US suspends visa processing for citizens of 75 countries including Bangladesh
The US is suspending all visa processing for citizens of 75 countries including Bangladesh. This ban will take effect from January 21 and will continue indefinitely.
UAE grants royal pardon to 440 Bangladeshi prisoners
The rulers of the United Arab Emirates have granted a royal pardon to 440 Bangladeshi prisoners on the occasion of the country’s 54th National Day, Eid Al Etihad.
4 British MPs call for Bangladesh’s general election to be inclusive
Four British members of parliament have called for Bangladesh’s general election to be inclusive, saying no vote can be considered as “democratic” without the participation of all major political parties.
Bangladesh reaffirms support for Somalia's sovereignty
Bangladesh has urged the OIC to categorically reject and condemn Israel's recognition of the so-called "Somaliland".
Bangladesh expresses interest in joining Trump's proposed Gaza force
Bangladesh's interim government has expressed interest in joining the international stabilisation force that US President Donald Trump plans to form for Gaza.
Dhaka urges US to cut 20% reciprocal tariff
National Security Adviser Dr. Khalilur Rahman has met US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer and held a separate meeting with USTR Assistant Brendan Lynch, where he has proposed to reduce the existing 20 percent reciprocal tariff on trade with the United States, officials said.