foreign-affairs
Four British-Bangladeshi women win in UK snap polls
Four women of Bangladesh origin, including Tulip Siddiq, were elected to UK’s parliament in Friday’s general election.
Let’s wait and see what results come from ICJ, says Chinese envoy
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming has said China hopes to see an early repatriation of Rohingyas and an eventual solution to the problem saying they want to see the results that will come out from the court in The Hague.
Delhi terms speculation over Momen’s cancelled visit "unwarranted"
India has termed its relations with Bangladesh "very strong" and brushed aside speculation over the last-minute cancellation of Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen's New Delhi visit.
10 U.S. senators urge Suu Kyi to cooperate with ICJ
A group of 10 U.S. senators including Oregon’s Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden have urged Myanmar’s State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi to fully cooperate with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case brought before the court by The Gambia.
Bangladesh protests attack on AHC convoy in Guwahati
In the backdrop of violence in India's state of Assam spilling over to Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Guwahati, Bangladesh has protested an attack on the convoy of the Assistant High Commissioner and vandalization of signposts, and requested extra security for its Mission.
FM’s Delhi visit cancelled for ‘busy schedule’ at home
The scheduled visit of Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen to New Delhi has been cancelled due to his ‘busy schedule’ at home ahead of Martyred Intellectuals Day and Victory Day, said a senior official on Thursday.
Indian investment can help diversify Bangladesh export: Minister
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun has said Indian investment here can help diversify Bangladesh’s export basket which can help bring down the trade gap between the two countries.
Nations urged to support Gambia to ensure accountability for genocidal crimes against Rohingyas
The governments of all the countries and international community have been urged to extend all possible support to The Gambia to ensure justice for the victims of genocide committed against the Rohingyas in the Rakhine State by Myanmar authorities.
Take all steps to stop ongoing violence and persecution in Rakhine: Oxfam
Oxfam on Wednesday called on all states to ensure justice and protection for the Rohingya, and to immediately take all possible steps to support the cessation of ongoing violence and persecution in Rakhine.
US$ 2mn to be spent on education of Rohingya children
The Nippon Foundation, a Japanese private non-profit organisation, has donated around US$ 2 million (over Tk 17 crore) for Brac to scale up its education programme for Rohingya and host community children in Cox’s Bazar.