Foreign-Affairs
US Embassy invites application for CSP 2021-22
The US Embassy in Dhaka has invited applications for the 2021-2022 Community Solutions Program (CSP).
UK lauds PM Hasina's leadership in tackling climate change
The United Kingdom (UK) has appreciated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s enduring leadership in tackling climate change, both domestically and on the international stage.
KSA extends visa, Iqama validity for Bangladeshi expats until Oct 31
The government of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has extended the validity of visa and Iqama (work permit) for Bangladeshi expatriate workers and professionals until October 31 without any charge to help them return to their workplaces smoothly.
Dhaka seeks support from big powers to end Rohingya crisis
Reminding about the possible uncertainty in the region, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday sought support from big countries to find a durable solution to the Rohingya crisis through their peaceful repatriation to Myanmar's Rakhine State.
S Korea seeks continued support for top WTO post
South Korea has sought Bangladesh's continued support for Korean Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee's bid for the post of Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Korean Foreign Minister Ka
Rosatom joins UN Global Compact
Rosatom has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the largest corporate social responsibility and sustainable development initiative for businesses across the world.
Dhaka seeks Seoul's cooperation for return of stranded Bangladeshis
Bangladesh has sought South Korea's cooperation to ease the visa process so that the workers and students who came back to Bangladesh at the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic could return to their work and studies.
New USAID initiative launched to end TB in Sylhet Division
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Derrick S. Brown has launched USAID’s flagship tuberculosis (TB) activity Alliance for Combating Tuberculosis in Bangladesh (ACTB) in Sylhet Division as part of the US government’s commitment to end TB globally.
Dhaka, Washington likely to have talks on telecommunications security
Bangladesh and the USA are likely to have a senior level conversation regarding sharing information on telecommunications security as they move towards further expanding 4G connectivity and developing 5G networks and services.
Bangladesh urges Kuwait to open flights soon to take back expats
Bangladesh has requested Kuwait to resume flights between the two countries as quickly as possible so that the Bangladeshi expatriates who got stuck here can return to their workplaces smoothly.