Foreign-Affairs
Hasina, Modi likely to meet in NY before Delhi talks in Oct
Dhaka, Aug 30 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi are likely to have a brief meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in September.
Dhaka-Beijing ties much deeper now; more investment to come: Envoy
Yunnan (China), Aug 30 (UNB) – Bangladesh has said the ‘strategic partnership of cooperation’ with China is not only business or friendly relations but it also carries a much deeper sense having a significant impact on Bangladesh’s socioeconomic development through multidimensional engagements.
Higher education in US: University Fair in city Sept 7
Dhaka, Aug 30 (UNB) – A university fair titled ‘South Asia Fall Tour 2019 University Fair’ will be held at a city hotel on September 7 allowing Bangladeshi students to meet with representatives of 26 US universities.
South Korea interested to invest in Bangladesh’s ports, shipping
Seoul , South Korea, Aug 29 (UNB) – South Korea has expressed their interest to invest in the development of Bangladesh’s shipping sector, especially in the establishment of Chittagong Port’s Bay-terminal and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal.
Dhaka to int'l community: Be more active, aggressive to end Rohingya crisis
Aug 29 (UNB) - Bangladesh has appealed to the international community to become "more aggressive and active" to find a peaceful and sustainable solution to the Rohingya crisis that entered its third year with no repatriation in place.
Bangladesh, India set a neighbourhood-relation model: Envoy
Dhaka, Aug 29 (UNB) - Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Syed Muazzem Ali on Thursday Bangladesh has emerged as one of the world’s fastest growing economies thanks to the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Govt, WB ink $185 million financing deal for renewable energy generation
Dhaka, Aug 29 (UNB) -The government on Thursday signed a $185 million financing agreement with the World Bank to add about 310 MW renewable energy generation capacity, which will contribute to reliable, affordable electricity and cleaner air.
NGOs working in Rohingya camps to face action if violate terms: FM
Dhaka, Aug 29 (UNB) - Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday said action will be taken against the NGOs operating in Rohingya camps if evidence is found about their activities that go beyond the terms and references.
MoC with Japan on manpower export vital outcome of PM’s efforts: Envoy
Dhaka, Aug 29 (UNB) - Bangladesh Ambassador to Japan Rabab Fatima has said the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed recently with Tokyo on accepting and sending Bangladeshi ‘Specified Skilled Workers’ (SSW) to Japan was a significant outcome of PM Sheikh Hasina’s efforts during her Tokyo visit in May last.
China to play “more constructive role” to resolve Rohingya crisis: Envoy
Dhaka, Aug 29 (UNB) - Newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming on Thursday said China will play “more constructive role” in resolving the Rohingya crisis.