Foreign Affairs
Bangladesh-India relations completely positive: Dinesh Trivedi
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has described the overall state of Bangladesh-India relations as "completely positive". He also expressed hope that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to India will take place at a mutually convenient time for both countries.
Bangladesh engages Silicon Valley CEOs on tech investment, strategic partnerships
Bangladesh has stepped up efforts to attract technology investment and build strategic partnerships with Silicon Valley companies, with a high-level delegation holding talks with leading CEOs, entrepreneurs and investors in California.
Irene Khan reiterates PM's call to resolve Rohingya crisis
Bangladesh's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Ambassador, Irene Khan, has reiterated Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's call for stronger action by the international community to resolve the Rohingya crisis and to take back more than 1.2 million forcibly displaced people safely to Myanmar.
Dhaka-Delhi ties 'organic', dialogue must continue: Bangladesh's outgoing High Commissioner to India
Bangladesh's outgoing High Commissioner to India, M Riaz Hamidullah, has described the relationship between Bangladesh and India as 'organic' and one built on mutual dependence and shared interests. He said communication and dialogue must continue even if there are differences between the two countries.
US Embassy warns of permanent ban for overstaying
Staying in the United States beyond the permitted time may lead to a permanent ban on travelling to the country in the future.
Bangladesh, US sign agreement on peaceful use of nuclear energy
Bangladesh has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States aimed at the peaceful use of nuclear power. The agreement was signed following high-level bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
PM Tarique Rahman holds talk with Saudi Foreign Minister in New York
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud in New York on Friday (September 25), with the two sides discussing ways to deepen Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia ties, including trade, investment, manpower and development cooperation.
Bangladesh, Russia sign MoU on cultural cooperation
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cultural cooperation between Bangladesh and Russia has been signed in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury signed the MoU on behalf of Bangladesh.
India envoy proposes joint Bangladesh-India Ayurveda research centre
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has proposed establishing a joint research centre on Ayurveda to deepen cooperation between Bangladesh and India in traditional medicine.
Bangladesh, Azerbaijan sign visa waiver deal
Bangladesh and Azerbaijan have signed an agreement to waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and official passports, easing official travel between the two countries.