Foreign-Affairs
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.
US Embassy starts accepting interview-waiver visa applications
The US Embassy in Dhaka started accepting interview-waiver applications for B1/B2 - tourism, business, and medical - visas from Sunday along with a number of nonimmigrant visa categories (C, C1/D, F, I, J, M, O, and Q).
COVID-19 disrupts mental health services in most countries: WHO survey
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted or halted critical mental health services in 93 percent of countries worldwide while the demand for mental health is increasing, according to a new WHO survey.
Dhaka seeks Beijing's "proactive initiatives" over Rohingya repatriation
Bangladesh has invited China to take "proactive initiatives" so that Myanmar starts the process of repatriation of over 1.1 million Rohingyas displaced from the country.
Bangladesh elected President of 26th session of Int’l Seabed Authority
Secretary (Maritime Affairs Unit) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rear Admiral (Retd) Md Khurshed Alam has been elected President of the 26th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council.
Demand for highly skilled people growing: EU
Head of Delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh Ambassador Rensje Teerink on Sunday said the demand for highly skilled, socially engaged people worldwide and in Bangladesh is increasing.
PM Hasina sends sympathy message to Trump
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday wrote a letter to US President Donald Trump sending a message of sympathy after he and First Lady Melania Trump were diagnosed with coronavirus.
Beijing to deepen ties with Dhaka promoting strategic partnership
China has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with Bangladesh in all areas promoting the long-term and sustained growth of China-Bangladesh Strategic Partnership of Cooperation so as to bring more benefits to the two nations.
UNICEF names cricketer Mushfiqur as new Nat'l Ambassador for children’s rights
Former national cricket team captain Mushfiqur Rahim has been named as UNICEF’s newest National Ambassador in Bangladesh to promote children’s rights throughout the country.