Foreign-Affairs
Bangladesh keen to work closely with Maldives on climate change issues
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said climate is an existential as well as development issue for both Bangladesh and the Maldives and highlighted the need for countries to fulfill their COP commitments.
Suu Kyi asked to secure Rohingya repatriation
The United States has urged the Myanmar government to secure the voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return of Rohingya and other refugees and internally displaced persons.
WFP reopens fresh food corners at Rohingya camps
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has reopened its fresh food corners at Rohingya camps in Cox's Bazar, allowing trade and business activities to resume after months of closure due to Covid-19 prevention measures.
Turkey wants enhanced ties with Bangladesh exceeding $2 bln trade
Turkey wants enhanced trade relations with Bangladesh to substantially push up the bilateral trade volume between the two countries, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said Wednesday.
US-Bangla starts operating flights to Chennai, Kolkata
US-Bangla Airlines has started scheduled flights on Dhaka-Chennai-Dhaka, Chittagong-Chennai-Chittagong and Dhaka-Kolkata-Dhaka routes from Wednesday under the ‘Air Bubble Agreement’ between Bangladesh and India.
Australia releases COVID-19 development response plan for Bangladesh
The Australian High Commission in Dhaka on Tuesday announced the release of Australia’s COVID-19 Development Response Plan for Bangladesh for 2020- 2021 saying the country appreciates its strong development, people-to-people and trade ties with Bangladesh.
BD national awarded for showing civic responsibility in Qatar
A Bangladeshi national in Qatar was admired by the authorities concerned of Qatar for displaying his civic responsibility and humanitarian gesture.
British High Commissioner attends Durga Puja celebrations in Tangail
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson and Deputy High Commissioner Javed Patel have attended the Durga Puja celebrations in Mirzapur, Tangail.
Rohingya: Bangladesh seeks Egypt's support for Gambia at ICJ
Bangladesh has requested Egypt to continue providing required support to The Gambia over the Rohingya issue at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as a leading OIC member country.
Dhaka seeks Tokyo's support over Rohingya repatriation
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has sought Japan’s strong support in resolving the Rohingya crisis.