Foreign Affairs
Malaysia rolls out red carpet to welcome PM Tarique Rahman
A red carpet was rolled out as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Kuala Lumpur today on an official visit at the invitation of his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim, beginning his first overseas tour.
Phone conversation between Bangladesh-Azerbaijan FM, discussion on opening Embassies
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov had a telephone conversation with Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman. They took part in the phone call on Thursday afternoon (June 18).
Bangladesh calls for greater women's role in humanitarian response, peacebuilding
Bangladesh has called for stronger humanitarian assistance, enhanced protection of civilians and greater participation of women in peacebuilding efforts as humanitarian crises continue to deepen across the world.
Bangladesh welcomes US-Iran peace agreement
Bangladesh has welcomed the conclusion of the peace agreement between the United States and Iran. This information was given in a press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday (June 15).
Bangladesh welcomes US-Iran peace deal
Bangladesh has welcomed the finalisation of the peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the matter in a press release on Monday, June 15.
New rules to follow for India visa appointment
The Indian Visa Application Centre has issued new guidelines for the appointment process for visa applications. The appointment slot for the next working day of the visa application is published on the previous working day, according to IVAC.
Shama Obaed to lead Bangladesh delegation at ECOSOC humanitarian segment
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam is travelling to New York, USA, to attend the Humanitarian Affairs Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). She is scheduled to depart Dhaka for New York on Tuesday, June 16.
Direct Kunming-Chattogram road, Chinese investment in Teesta sought
Deputy Speaker of the National Parliament Barrister Kayser Kamal has called for direct road connectivity between Kunming and Chattogram and increased Chinese investment and cooperation in Bangladesh's health, education, tourism, infrastructure and agriculture sectors, including investment in the Teesta barrage project.
Zero tolerance for border killings, push-ins: BGB-BSF joint statement
The 57th border conference between the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and India's Border Security Force (BSF) concluded in New Delhi with both sides agreeing to take a zero-tolerance approach to border killings and forcible push-ins, according to a joint statement issued after the six-day talks.
I will do whatever is good for the people of India and Bangladesh: Dinesh Trivedi
India's new High Commissioner to Dhaka, Dinesh Trivedi, has expressed hope that the bilateral relations between the people of India and Bangladesh will further strengthen.