Foreign Affairs
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.
Bangladesh ‘limits’ tourist visas for Indians
Bangladesh has off limited the issuance of tourist visas for Indian citizens. The issuance of tourist visas has been restricted from the Deputy High Commissions of Bangladesh in Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai. Earlier, the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi and the Deputy High Commissions in Agartala, Tripura and Guwahati, Assam were also taken similar decisions.
Foreign Adviser hold phone talks with Pakistan FM
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Tauhid Hossain held a telephone conversation with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday (January 4), during which both sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors.
Touhid urges not to view Jaishankar's Dhaka visit in political perspective
Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar's Dhaka visit should not be viewed in the context of interstate relations and politics, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain has urged.
Rajnath Singh honours Khaleda Zia’s role in bolstering Delhi-Dhaka ties in condolence book
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (January 1) paid tribute to former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, remembering her significant contributions to strengthening India-Bangladesh relations.