Foreign-Affairs
UN stresses BD’s strong response capacity to disasters
Dhaka, Jan 24 (UNB) - UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Mia Seppo on Thursday highlighted how a strong response capacity to disasters ties into longer-term needs by allowing countries to focus on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Do the needful to end Israeli violations, Bangladesh to int’l community
Dhaka, Jan 24 (UNB) – Bangladesh has said the international community, with the UN Security Council at the forefront, must act to ensure accountability for all Israeli violations, in line with international law, including humanitarian, human rights and criminal law.
PM greets people of China on Chinese New Year
Dhaka, Jan 24 (UNB) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has extended heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the people and government of China on the occasion of Chinese New Year.
UN expert Lee to visit Bhashan Char today
Dhaka, Jan 24 (UNB) - The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar Yanghee Lee will visit Bhashan Char, an island in Noakhali, today (Thursday).
BMCCI seeks comprehensive info policy for branding Bangladesh abroad
Dhaka, Jan 23 (UNB) - Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) President Syed Moazzam Hossain on Wednesday laid emphasis on a comprehensive information policy for disseminating information among the people through mass media to ensure sustainable development.
Afghan envoy urges PM to reopen Bangladesh mission in Kabul
Dhaka, Jan 23 (UNB) – Newly appointed Afghanistan’s ambassador in Dhaka Abdul Qayoom Malikzad on Wednesday requested Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to reopen Bangladesh’s diplomatic mission in Kabul saying that Afghanistan is keen to promote trade and business relations with Bangladesh.
Over 145,000 Rohingya kids return to school in Bangladesh: UNICEF
Cox's Bazar, Jan 23 (UNB) - More than 145,000 Rohingya children living in Bangladesh camps are now attending UNICEF-supported learning centres, as a new school year begins.
Yanghee Lee to visit Bhashan Char
Dhaka, Jan 23 (UNB) - UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar Yanghee Lee will soon visit Bhashan Char, an Island in Noakhali where the government has planned to shift Rohingyas, to see the situation on the ground.
Myanmar's internal situation aggravating Rohingya problem: FS
Dhaka, Jan 23 (UNB) - Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque has said that the recent internal situation in Northern Rakhine of Myanmar is aggravating the prolonged Rohingya problem and sought US support in resolving the crisis.
Bangladesh, UAE discuss bilateral issues
Dhaka, Jan 22 (UNB) - Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Bangladesh Saed Mohammed Saed Hmaid Almheiri on Tuesday met Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen and discussed various issues of bilateral relations.