Foreign-Affairs
IOM helps returnees from Libya achieve sustainable reintegration
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Thursday said they are extending their support to 152 Bangladeshis, who returned home from Libya, to achieve sustainable reintegration, in full respect for human rights.
Bangladesh not getting compensation for tackling climate change: TIB
Mentioning that Bangladesh is not getting the compensation it needs to meet the climate risks under the Paris Agreement, Transparency International of Bangladesh (TIB) on Thursday demanded adequate and transparent financing by industrialised countries responsible for climate change.
Extremely difficult to set a timeline for Rohingya return: UNHCR
The UN Refugee Agency on Thursday said it is extremely difficult to set a timeline when the conducive environment for the return of Rohingyas will be created.
Marshall Islands President phones Hasina
President of the Marshall Islands Hilda C Heine on Thursday phoned Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and exchanged pleasantries.
KSA with Bangladesh over Rohingya issues, says its Army chief
Visiting Chief of General Staff (CGS) of the Saudi Armed Forces General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al- Ruwaili on Thursday said Saudi Arabia will always be there beside Bangladesh over Rohingya issue.
Workers should be equal partners with equitable share of wealth they create: DrRizvi
Mentioning that labour is still often seen as a commodity, Prime Minister's international affairs adviser Dr Gowher Rizvi on Thursday said workers should be equal partners of growth.
Japan helps RCC improve medical waste management
A new project on medical waste management, supported by Japanese government, was inaugurated in Rangpur district on Thursday.
152 Bangladeshis return home from Libya
The government brought back 152 Bangladeshis and the bodies of three workers from war-torn Libya on Thursday.
IMO lauds Hasina's initiatives to improve ship recycling standard in Bangladesh
Secretary-General of International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Kitack Lim has deeply appreciated various initiatives taken by the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government to improve ship recycling standards in Bangladesh.
EU allocates Tk 13.17 million for Bulbul victims
The European Union has allocated €140 000 EUR or Tk 13.17 million to provide crucial humanitarian assistance to families affected by the recent cyclone Bulbul that struck many parts of southern Bangladesh in early November.