Foreign-Affairs
Bangladesh HC in Islamabad observes National Mourning Day
Dhaka, Aug 16 (UNB) - Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad has observed the National Mourning Day commemorating the 44th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in a befitting manner with due solemnity and passion.
Unicef seeks urgent investment in education of Rohingya children
Dhaka, Aug 16 (UNB) - The UN children’s agency has issued a new report calling for urgent investment in education and skills development opportunities in and around the vast camps of Cox's Bazar where the majority of Rohingyas live in.
New deal signed to protect human rights, environment
Dhaka, Aug 16 (UNB) - The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Rights Office have prioritised efforts to promote and protect environmental and human rights with the signing of a new cooperation agreement.
Bangladesh Missions abroad observe National Mourning Day
Dhaka, Aug 16 (UNB) - National Mourning Day-2019 was observed in Bangladesh Missions abroad on Thursday paying homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, marking the 44the anniversary of his martyrdom.
Bangabandhu laid foundation of excellent Dhaka-Delhi ties: Speakers
Dhaka, Aug 15 (UNB) - Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi observed the National Mourning Day on Thursday commemorating the 44th anniversary of the martyrdom of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Independence Day: Flag-hoisting ceremony held at Indian HC
Dhaka, Aug 15 (UNB) - A flag hoisting ceremony was held at the High Commission of India here on Thursday to mark the 73rd Independence Day of India.
British HC Dickson remembers Bangabandhu
Dhaka, Aug 15 (UNB) - British High Commissioner in Dhaka Robert Dickson on Thursday remembered the extraordinary role of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the history of Bangladesh and of the world.
Goal of ending AIDS by 2030 within the world’s reach: UNAIDS ED
Dhaka, Aug 15 (UNB) - Winnie Byanyima, the newly-appointed Executive Director of UNAIDS says the end of AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 is a goal that is within the world’s reach.
UN condemns Hong Kong violence, calls for restraint
Dhaka, Aug 14 (UNB) – The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has condemned any form of violence or destruction of property in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and called for restraint by both parties.
She urged the demonstrators to express their views in a peaceful way, noting that the Chief Executive had committed to “engage as widely as possible” and to “listen to the grievances of the people of Hong Kong”, her spokesperson Rupert Colville told reporters in Geneva on Tuesday.
Bhutanese PM greets Hasina, Bangladeshis on Eid
Aug 13 (UNB) - Bhutanese Prime Minister Lotay Tshering on Tuesday called his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina and extended Eid greetings to her and the people of Bangladesh.