Foreign-Affairs
UN joint team to help Bangladesh to control Aedes mosquitoes
Dhaka, Aug 20 (UNB) – A joint expert team of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) of the United Nation will assess the feasibility of Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) in controlling Aedes mosquitoes in Bangladesh.
Seminar on study in Japan held in SUST
Dhaka, Aug 20 (UNB) - The Embassy of Japan and Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) on Tuesday jointly organised a seminar on higher study in Japan.
Dhaka, Delhi working on formulas to share 54 common rivers’ water
Dhaka, Aug 20 (UNB) - Visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Tuesday said Bangladesh and India are working to find “mutually acceptable formulas” to share water from 54 shared rivers with keeping India’s commitment to resolving Teesta issue unchanged.
GOB, UNHCR ready to start repatriation of Rohingyas Aug 22
Dhaka, Aug 20 (UNB) - The government and the UNHCR have taken all necessary steps to begin repatriation of Rohingyas to their place of origin in Myanmar's Rakhine State on August 22, an official said on Monday.
Myanmar Independent Commission to talk with more than 150 Rohingyas
Cox’s Bazar, Aug 19 (UNB) - Myanmar Independent Commission of Enquiry Team has arrived in Cox’s Bazar to interview 150 to 200 Rohingyas. However, it is presumed that the Rohingyas would not give interview if they do not get assurance of adequate security and safety for their return to Myanmar.
Expats in South Korea share woes with Home Minister
Dhaka, Aug 19 (UNB) – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has exchanged views with the expatriate Bangladeshis living in South Korea and listened to their difficulties.
Have many things to discuss, says Jaishankar on arrival
Dhaka, Aug 19 (UNB) - Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Monday night said Bangladesh and India have many things to discuss to take the relationship between the two neighbouring countries to a higher level.
Serious violations of rights law must be investigated, prosecuted: UN
Dhaka, Aug 18 (UNB) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law continue around the world that must be investigated and prosecuted.
Rohingya repatriation anytime, says FS
Dhaka, Aug 18 (UNB) – Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque on Sunday said the repatriation of Rohingyas to their place of origin in Rakhine State will begin anytime mentioning that the issue is very much on the table.
Jaishankar due Monday; meetings with PM, FM Tuesday
Dhaka, Aug 18 (UNB) - Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar arrives here on Monday night aiming to strengthen the relations between Bangladesh and India further.