Foreign-Affairs
Ambassador attributes election as head of CFC to increased respect for Bangladesh
Bangladesh Ambassador to the Netherlands Sheikh Mohammed Belal has said Bangladesh securing the top position of an UN-affiliated organization is a reflection of the international community’s respect and recognition of present day Bangladesh as a model for development.
Using all tools against Myanmar for solution to Rohingya crisis: Canada
Canada on Saturday said they are using all tools at their disposal, including sanctions, against Myanmar leaders and companies as well as diplomatic efforts to help find a solution to the Rohingya crisis.
Canada to remain potentially engaged with Bangladesh amid evolving world order: Envoy
Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Benoit Préfontaine on Saturday said there are many areas where Canada will continue to “energetically” work with Bangladesh -- bilaterally, regionally and internationally -- as Bangladesh seeks a balanced role from Canada in the evolving world order.
UN chief lauds Hasina's leadership
UN Secretary General António Guterres has praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s leadership in addressing the issue of climate change in the international arena.
USAID to provide $6 million more for CHT dev programmes
USAID, through its CHT Watershed Co-Management Activity, will foster an integrated ecosystem management approach through another $6 million in grant funding until August 2023 in addition to the ongoing support of $8 million.
MVC civil society leaders for actions for 1.5 degree temp goal
Civil society leaders of most vulnerable countries (MVC) have demanded urgent actions by developed countries to reduce the greenhouse gases to keep global warming rise below 1.5 degree Celsius.
Bangladesh needs to do more for learning outcomes for all adults: Unesco official
Mentioning that Bangladesh has made significant progress in adult learning and education even though challenges were vast, an official of the Unesco Institute of Lifelong Learning (UIL) has said further policy development, adequate financing and quality development are necessary to continue along this successful path.
Mujib Borsho: Modi, Pranab, Sonia to join celebrations showing deeper bonding
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee and former Indian National Congress President Sonia Gandhi are expected to visit Dhaka next year to attend the birth centenary celebrations of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Bangkok wants enhanced economic partnership with Dhaka
Ambassador of Thailand to Bangladesh Arunrung Phothong Humphreys has said Thailand wants stronger and closer relationship with Bangladesh to achieve the ultimate goal of an enhanced economic partnership.
BRAC scales up global goal to reach 250 million people by 2030
BRAC, one of the largest development organisations in the world, on Thursday announced that it is scaling up its global ambition to support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.