foreign-affairs
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.
Dhaka-Tokyo wider interaction ahead of 2 mega events: Envoy
Dhaka, Aug 28 (UNB) – Japan has donated gymnastics equipment to Bangladesh under the “Sport for Tomorrow” scheme as the two countries are looking for wider interaction in various fields ahead of two mega events in 2020 and 2022.
Dhaka to brief diplomats over Rohingya issue Thursday
Dhaka, Aug 28 (UNB) – Bangladesh will brief the diplomats stationed in Dhaka about the latest situation over the Rohingya issue on Thursday as two consecutive efforts to begin the repatriation of the displaced people failed amid their unwillingness and trust-deficit among them.
Dhaka to host Radio Asia Conf, Radio Song Festival in October
Dhaka, Aug 28 (UNB) – Bangladesh will host the 'Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Radio Asia Conference and Radio Song Festival-2019' from October 29-31.