Qatar`s Emir to visit Bangladesh

Energy cooperation, investment, manpower export and immigration will dominate Dhaka–Doha talks during Qatar`s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani maiden visit to Bangladesh later this month, sources said.

০৪:৩১ পিএম, ৮ এপ্রিল ২০২৪ সোমবার

Bangladesh will urge Latin American country to cut trade gap

Bangladesh will urge Brazil to reduce the widening trade gap during the talks between visiting Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud to be held in Dhaka  on April 7, sources said.

০৫:১৮ পিএম, ৬ এপ্রিল ২০২৪ শনিবার

Hasan Mahamud attend Int’l Scientific Congress on SMA

The 4th International Scientific Congress on the incurable rare disease Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) was held in Belgium. 

০৮:৩৬ পিএম, ২১ মার্চ ২০২৪ বৃহস্পতিবার

China to step up efforts to promote green development: Li Qiang

Premier Li Qiang of China on Tuesday said his country will move towards enhancing ecological conservation and promote green and low-carbon development.

১১:৩১ এএম, ৬ মার্চ ২০২৪ বুধবার

IRF congratulates foreign minister

International Relations Reporters Forum (IRF) has extended warm wishes and congratulations to Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud. 

০৭:২৭ পিএম, ২৪ জানুয়ারি ২০২৪ বুধবার

Jamal Bhuyan attends Atlético de Madrid

The LALIGA EA SPORTS superb match between Atlético de Madrid and Getafe CF was held recently at the Cívitas Metropolitano in Madrid.

০৭:৪৩ পিএম, ২১ ডিসেম্বর ২০২৩ বৃহস্পতিবার

4-member EU election expert arrives in Dhaka

A four-member European Union election monitoring mission has arrived in Dhaka on a two-month-long visit.

১১:৫৬ এএম, ২৯ নভেম্বর ২০২৩ বুধবার

British MP Samuel Tarry in Dhaka

British politician Samuel Peter Tarry is now visiting Dhaka on the invitation of UDDIPAN to experience the development activities of Bangladesh.

০৭:৪৪ পিএম, ২৮ নভেম্বর ২০২৩ মঙ্গলবার

UN urges Bangladesh to seize Human Rights Council review

The severe crackdown against workers demanding fair wages and political activists calling for free and fair elections, judicial harassment of journalists, human rights defenders and civil society leaders, and failure to reform laws suppressing freedom of expression in Bangladesh are grave concerns, UN experts said today, as the Human Rights Council completed its periodic review of the human rights situation in the country.

০২:৪০ পিএম, ১৫ নভেম্বর ২০২৩ বুধবার

Call to stop investing in fossil fuels by 2025 to save the world

Special Envoy to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for Climate Change Saber Hossain Chowdhury has said that investment in fossil fuel-based energy must be stopped by 2025 to save the world, including Bangladesh, from the crisis caused by climate change and to keep the global temperature within 1.5 degrees Celsius.

০৬:০৬ পিএম, ১৩ নভেম্বর ২০২৩ সোমবার

Russian national people`s unity day celebrated in Dhaka

National Unity Day is one of the most important dates celebrated in Russia and is especially celebrated by all Russians around the world.

০১:০৭ পিএম, ১৩ নভেম্বর ২০২৩ সোমবার

Foreign Minister urges Bangladeshi diaspora to promote nation`s achievements

The Foreign Minister Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen called upon the Bangladeshi Diaspora to play active role for their country, countering misinformation and propaganda with facts and figures.

১১:৪২ এএম, ২৫ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০২৩ সোমবার

Bangladesh advocates for collective response to conflict-induced food insecurity

“In the face of conflict-induced global food insecurity, a fragmented approach will not suffice. We must come together in a collective endeavor to address this crisis”-said Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York, during his address at the Security Council’s open debate on Famine and Conflict-induced Global Food Insecurity on Thursday (August 3).

০৪:৩৮ পিএম, ৪ আগস্ট ২০২৩ শুক্রবার

Uzra Zeya vouched for stronger ties

US State Department Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Human Rights and Democracy Uzra Zeya has reiterated the commitment to strengthen bilateral relations.

১০:২২ এএম, ১৪ জুলাই ২০২৩ শুক্রবার

UNDP and British Council join hands to empower Bangladeshi youth

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bangladesh and British Council will work together to increase English language proficiency in this era of globalization.

১০:৩৫ পিএম, ১৯ জুন ২০২৩ সোমবার

UNDP and H&M Group collaborate to drive climate action in Bangladesh

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bangladesh and H&M Group have signed a deal today (14 June) at the UNDP Bangladesh office to work on climate action and help Bangladesh to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

১০:০৩ পিএম, ১৪ জুন ২০২৩ বুধবার

Japan to provide $4.4 million assistance for Rohingyas

The Government of Japan will provide $4.4 million for the protection and assistance of forcible displaced Rohingya population from Myanmar sheltered in Bangladesh.

০৪:৪০ পিএম, ১৪ জুন ২০২৩ বুধবার

1st circular economy summit in Dhaka on Thursday

The first-ever circular economy summit will be held at a city hotel in Dhaka on 15th June, Thursday.

০৩:৫০ পিএম, ১৪ জুন ২০২৩ বুধবার

Norway interested to invest in Bangladesh’s renewable energy sector

Norway has expressed interest to invest in the renewable energy sector of Bangladesh under Norway Climate Investment Fund.

০৮:৫০ এএম, ১৪ জুন ২০২৩ বুধবার

Bangladesh, UN working closely to achieve SDGs

The Government of Bangladesh and the United Nations Country Team conducted a comprehensive review of their collaborative efforts to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

১১:১৪ পিএম, ১১ জুন ২০২৩ রোববার

30 lakh diabetes, blood pressure patients coming under primary health care

The government has a target of identifying 30 lakh people with diabetes and high blood pressure and enroll them in basic care by 2025. But in order to accomplish this, experts advise making sure that diabetes and high blood pressure treatment methods are used at all levels of primary healthcare.

১১:১১ পিএম, ১১ জুন ২০২৩ রোববার

HBL reiterates its commitment to China-Bangladesh business ties

HBL, a bank of regional relevance with operations spread across multiple geographies, hosted a “China Night 2023” in Sheraton Dhaka.

০৮:৫০ পিএম, ২৮ মে ২০২৩ রোববার

BPSWC aims to help implement nat’l sustainable development agenda

The Bangladesh Private Sector Working Committee (BPSWC) was established to assist in the implementation of the National Sustainable Development Agenda.

০৮:৪৫ পিএম, ২৮ মে ২০২৩ রোববার

Tobacco law amendment demanded in upcoming parliament session

The United Forum Against Tobacco and National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh have demanded to amend to further strengthen the Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products (Control) Act, 2005, (amended in 2013), prepared by the Ministry of Health, in the upcoming National Parliament.

০৩:৩১ পিএম, ২৭ মে ২০২৩ শনিবার

Second SDG roundtable explores challenges, opportunities in renewable energy

UNOPS Bangladesh announced the successful completion of the second roundtable of SDG Cafe, a flagship event aimed at propelling sustainable development goals in Bangladesh.

০৯:২৮ পিএম, ২৫ মে ২০২৩ বৃহস্পতিবার

Bangladesh govt releases statement on US visa policy

The United States has announced a new visa policy aimed at free, fair and peaceful national elections in Bangladesh. In view of that, a statement has been released on behalf of the Bangladesh government.

০২:২৫ পিএম, ২৫ মে ২০২৩ বৃহস্পতিবার

Cyclone Mocha: UN Resident Coordinator calls for urgent support

The United Nations and its partners in Bangladesh appealed for USD 42.1 million today for the Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi communities in Cox’s Bazar who are facing the devastating impact of Cyclone Mocha.

১০:৫৪ পিএম, ২৩ মে ২০২৩ মঙ্গলবার

US welcomes cancellation of cotton evaporation in Bangladesh

The United States has welcomed the decision to cancel the process of poisoning imported cotton in Bangladesh. For more than 22 years, the United States had been in continuous negotiations with Bangladesh for the cancellation of cotton fumigation obligations.

১০:২৩ পিএম, ২২ মে ২০২৩ সোমবার

Cyclone Mocha: UK provides £2.3m support for Bangladesh

The UK is providing an additional £2.3 million (over 300 million Taka) in humanitarian support for the Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh.

০৬:২১ পিএম, ২১ মে ২০২৩ রোববার

Bangladesh seeks UN Security Council support for Rohingya repatriation

Bangladesh has sought support of international community specially support from United Nations Security Council for Rohingya repatriation.

০৪:১৬ পিএম, ২০ মে ২০২৩ শনিবার