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IPS: US Deputy Secretary Biegun due Wednesday
US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun arrives here on Wednesday afternoon to discuss Bangladesh-US cooperation on Covid-19 response, recovery efforts and sustainable economic development.
FM appointed chair of CMG on Guyana
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen gets unanimously appointed as the Chair of the Commonwealth Ministerial Group (CMG) on Guyana.
Italy includes Bangladesh in "seasonal, non-seasonal workers" programme: FM
Italy has finally included Bangladesh in their "seasonal and non-seasonal workers programme" responding to a request from Dhaka.
Rohingya Repatriation: Dhaka wants Suu Kyi to join talks in Beijing
Bangladesh wants Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be present at a tripartite meeting in Beijing as proposed by China to discuss Rohingya repatriation issues.
No good news yet from Italy: FM about expats’ return
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Monday said there is no good news yet from Italy as they fear the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic keeping the entry of Bangladeshis restricted there until December 31.
Rohingya repatriation, IPS to dominate agenda during US official’s visit
Bangladesh will raise the Rohingya issue during a US high official’s Dhaka visit and seek stronger global support, especially from the United States, for the quick repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar.
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UNICEF hails immunization progress in Bangladesh amid pandemic
New data shows that monthly immunization service uptake has surpassed pre-COVID-19 levels in Bangladesh despite the challenges faced by parents, communities and health services during the pandemic.
Air Vice Marshal Mostafizur Rahman new Bangladesh Ambassador to Indonesia
The government has appointed Air Vice Marshal Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman as the new Ambassador of Bangladesh to Indonesia.
China concerned at delay in repatriation of Rohingyas
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming on Sunday expressed concern as the repatriation of Rohingyas to their place of origin in Rakhine State has not started yet.
Dhaka, Delhi want to launch air bubble soon
Bangladesh and India want to resume flight operations through a special "air bubble" arrangement "as soon as possible" after finalising the "technicalities".