Foreign-Affairs
Malaysia imposes restrictions on entry of citizens from 12 countries
Malaysia has imposed restrictions on entry of citizens from 12 countries including Bangladesh, said State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam on Saturday.
China committed to peace, friendship, cooperation: Envoy
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming has said China is willing to join hands with countries around the world, including Bangladesh, through bilateral, multilateral and international engagement to build a world that is more stable, prosperous and harmonious.
Bangladesh Mission in Delhi pays homage to Pranab
Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Wednesday condoled the demise of former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee at a special meeting.
5th BIMSTEC Summit in Jan; Bhutan nominates Lekphell as next SG
The 5th BIMSTEC Summit, preceded by the 17th BIMSTEC Ministerial meeting, is proposed to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka in the first half of January 2021 subject to the improved COVID situation.
FM signs condolence book paying tributes to Pranab Mukherjee
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen paid last respects to former President of India Pranab Mukherjee at the Indian High Commission here on Wednesday and signed the condolence book.
UK to lead action to protect world’s poorest people: Raab
British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on Wednesday said the UK will lead a global call to action to protect the world’s poorest people from coronavirus and the increasing threat of famine.
EU-funded project WeEmpowerAsia launches UN Women Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards
With support from the European Union, UN Women has launched the 2020 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards to recognize exemplary business practice for gender equality, aligned to the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs).
Bangladesh to provide 50,000 mt fertilizers to Nepal
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said Bangladesh will provide 50,000 metric tonnes of fertilizers to Nepal for meeting its demand.
Early access to vaccines to play a critical role in global economic recovery: Australia
The Australian government will contribute AU$ 80 million to Gavi’s COVAX Advance Market Commitment (AMC), a financing instrument aimed at supporting the participation of 92 lower- and middle-income economies in the COVAX Facility, ensuring that the world’s poorest people do not miss out on safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines.
ILO, govt discuss needs of migrant workers with in-demand skills but no certification
The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment hosted a high-level international webinar to look at the need to assess and certify the skills of millions of Bangladeshi migrant workers.