Foreign Affairs
Chief Adviser condoles loss of life in Sri Lanka due to Cyclone Ditwa
Chief Adviser to the Interim Government of Bangladesh, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has expressed deep sorrow over the massive loss of life and destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwa in Sri Lanka.
Pakistan PM sends bouquets for Khaleda Zia, wishes quick recovery
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and its Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday sent two bouquets wishing a speedy recovery to BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
China keen to invest heavily in Bangladesh’s jute-based manufacturing
Chinese investors have expressed strong interest in making major investments in Bangladesh’s green technology, jute, textile and pharmaceutical industries. The interest comes as part of the manufacturing transformation plan announced by chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.
Delhi to review request to return Hasina: Randhir Jaiswal
India is reviewing Bangladesh’s request to extradite Sheikh Hasina, who was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity. The information was confirmed by Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs. On Wednesday, November 26, Jaiswal said the matter is being examined as part of India’s ongoing internal judicial and legal processes.
No reply yet to letter seeking Hasina's repatriation: Foreign Adviser
Bangladesh has sent a letter to India requesting the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity. India has not yet responded, and Dhaka says it does not expect a reply this soon.
Pakistan eyes to deepen maritime cooperation with Bangladesh
Pakistan has proposed establishing a formal framework for maritime cooperation with Bangladesh to deepen bilateral collaboration in sea transport
Malaysia repatriates 49 Bangladeshis
Malaysia has repatriated a total of 111 foreign nationals, including 49 Bangladeshis, after their sentences were completed. Their return was processed in the third week of November from the Pineapple Town Immigration Depot in Johor state.
High commission issues warning as Maldives launches drive to detain illegal migrants
More than 90,000 Bangladeshis currently reside in the Maldives. The country has launched a special operation to detain undocumented migrants. The operation, titled “Operation Hamaamaghu,” began on Sunday (November 23). In this context, the Bangladesh High Commission has urged expatriates to strictly comply with visa regulations.
Bhutanese PM meets President
Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, who is on a state visit to Bangladesh, paid a courtesy call on President Md Shahabuddin.
Letter sent to India requesting repatriation of Hasina: Foreign Adviser
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has said that a letter has been sent to India requesting the repatriation of Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal.