Foreign Affairs
US official discusses bilateral, Rohingya issues with FS
Dhaka, Oct 21 (UNB) – Visiting US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells had a meeting with Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque on Sunday. They discussed bilateral, regional and global pressing issues including Rohingya one.
Copenhagen P4G Summit opens new horizon for green growth in Bangladesh: FM
Dhaka, Oct 21 (UNB) - Bangladesh, being one of the most vulnerable counties to the adverse impact of climate change, finds strong attachment with the core values of the newly formed global alliance of P4G (Partnering for Green Growth a Global Goals 2030).
Single country can’t deal with int’l migration in isolation: Dhaka
Dhaka, Oct 21 (UNB) - Bangladesh has said a global response is essential to protect the rights and dignity of the migrants and maximise the development potential of this process.
Nigerian President lauds Bangladesh’s success; efforts towards Rohingyas
Dhaka, Oct 20 (UNB) - Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has listened to the success stories of Bangladesh with deep interest and highly appreciated the generosity of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in hosting 1.1 million forcefully displaced Rohingyas from Myanmar.
US official to discuss consular issues with Dhaka, Delhi
Dhaka, Oct 19 (UNB) – US Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Carl Risch will discuss on variety of consular issues during his visit to Bangladesh and India that began on Friday.
Switzerland assures Bangladesh of strong support to resolve Rohingya crisis
Dhaka, Oct 19 (UNB) - President of Swiss Confederation Alain Berset has reassured 'strong support' for resolution of the Rohingya crisis.
Solid waste management essential to save Cox’s Bazar: Speakers
Cox’s Bazar, Oct 16 (UNB) - Population of Ukhiya and Teknaf upazilas in the district has risen to more than 1.5 million people due to the Rohingya influx.
Beijing to take its ties with Dhaka to next level; expects stable political environment
Dhaka, Oct 16 (UNB) – Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Zhang Zuo has said China and Bangladesh will emerge as “great partners of win-win cooperation” taking the relations to a next level through greater cooperation in core areas as it expects a stable political environment in Bangladesh.
“I do hope Bangladesh will have a very smooth general election and the political situation will remain stable during the whole election process,” he said in an exclusive interview with UNB.
Apparently putting emphasis on the continuation of stable political environment, Ambassador Zuo said China would respect the choice to be made by Bangladeshi people.
“I also hope the friendship between China and Bangladesh will last forever,” he said adding that lots of opportunities have emerged in Bangladesh-China relations that can be explored through joint efforts.
Referring to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Bangladesh in October 2016, Ambassador Zuo said the two leaders -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and President Xi -- elevated the bilateral relationship to strategic partnership of cooperation with the historic visit.
“This has created opportunities for greater cooperation…both the countries have opened a new chapter in their relations,” said the Ambassador.
Probe to remove speculations over journo Khashoggi, hopes Dhaka
Dhaka, Oct 15 (UNB) - Bangladesh has welcomed the joint Turkish-Saudi working group formed to probe the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi saying the joint investigation will help remove all the speculations.
BD wants Rohingyas to live in their villages with facilities after return: FM
Dhaka, Oct 15 (UNB) - Bangladesh wants to make sure that the Rohingyas who are expected to return to Myanmar in the first batch of repatriation may have houses and other facilities to live in their own villages.