Brazil has officially expressed support for Bangladesh’s candidacy for the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), while also proposing the launch of a high-level strategic dialogue mechanism to deepen bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed has reaffirmed Bangladesh’s firm commitment to democratic governance, sustainable development, peacebuilding and multilateral cooperation during a meeting with a senior United Nations official in New York.
Bangladesh strongly condemned the killing of two Bangladeshi nationals in an Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon on Tuesday (May 12). The information was disclosed in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh.
The Embassy of Russia here on Saturday (May 9) celebrated the 81st anniversary of Victory Day with a series of commemorative events in Dhaka, honouring those who contributed to the defeat of Nazi Germany during World War II.
Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury has called for stronger global cooperation to curb irregular migration and ensure the protection of migrant workers’ rights, fair recruitment practices, decent working conditions and fair wages.
Bangladesh and Pakistan have joined forces to prevent the abuse and trafficking of narcotics and psychotropic substances. An MoU was signed between the two countries at a ceremony at the InterContinental Hotel in Dhaka on Friday, May 8.