foreign-affairs
Azam Sarker Bangladesh’s new envoy to Iran
Dhaka, Jun 11 (UNB) - The government has appointed AFM Gousal Azam Sarker, currently serving as the DG at International Organisations wing of the Foreign Ministry, as Bangladesh’s new Ambassador to Iran.
Govt to brief diplomats Wednesday; Rohingya situation on focus
Dhaka, June 11 (UNB) - The government will brief diplomats stationed in Dhaka on Wednesday on current issues with special focus on the Rohingya one, said an official on Tuesday.
Bangladesh shares its success stories with Nigerian students
Dhaka, June 11 (UNB) - A 14-member group of students from the Abuja-based Gratem Montessori School, Kubwa visited the High Commission of Bangladesh in Nigeria on Monday to familiarise themselves with Bangladesh.
Chinese investors can maximise profits by setting up industries in Bangladesh: Envoy
Yuxi City (Yunnan), June 10 (UNB) - Bangladesh has said Chinese entrepreneurs, especially investors from Yunnan Province, can maximise their profits by setting up industries in Bangladesh taking the advantage of proximity and getting access to huge direct and indirect markets within and beyond Bangladesh.
Tipu Munshi off to China to attend SSACEIF
Dhaka, June 10 (UNB) - Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi left here on Monday for China to attend the South and Southeast Asia Commodity Expo and Investment Fair (SSACEIF) and 2nd China-South Asia Cooperation Forum-2019.
Rohingya issue to be on priority list during PM’s China visit: FM
Dhaka, June 10 (UNB) - Bangladesh will keep the Rohingya issue on its priority list for discussion during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's planned visit to China in the first week of July, indicates Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen.
UAE accumulates $18m fund for Rohingyas
Dhaka, June 10 (UNB) - Emirates Red Crescent Authority (ERC) has collected more than US$ 18 million fund in a weeklong campaign to support livelihood of the Rohingya people sheltered in Bangladesh.
Japanese footballer Hasebe visits Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camps
Dhaka, June 10 (UNB) - Makoto Hasebe, one of the prominent Japanese football players currently playing for Eintracht Frankfurt of Bundesliga, has visited Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar as the UNICEF Ambassador for Japan to raise awareness of Japanese people on the situation of the Rohingyas.
Dhaka-Washington partnership dialogue Monday
Dhaka, June 9 (UNB) - Bangladesh and the United States will hold the next round of partnership dialogue in Washington on Monday to discuss the issues they are tackling together.
BRI brings new opportunities for Bangladesh, others: China
Kunming (Yunnan), June 9 (UNB) - China has said its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has brought new opportunities for Bangladesh and other countries in South and Southeast Asia.