Amnesty International (AI) Secretary General Agnès Callamard has urged Bangladesh’s interim government to restore public trust by guaranteeing full respect for human rights and the rule of law.

he United States does not take sides in Bangladesh’s elections, and the outcome is solely for the Bangladeshi people to decide, newly appointed US Ambassador Brent Christensen said yesterday.

Bangladesh and the United States have agreed to deepen army-to-army cooperation, with both sides emphasising training exchanges, joint drills, and the capacity to use advanced technology and military equipment.

Foreign adviser says Bangladesh has received no formal security message from India

Both sides emphasise expanded joint exercises, technological capability

US Ambassador Brent Christensen has reinforced economic cooperation and bilateral ties in meetings with business and civil society leaders during his first visit to Chattogram on January 26-27.

Veteran British journalist Sir Mark Tully, widely recognised in Bangladesh for his truthful depiction of atrocities during the Liberation War of 1971, passed away at a hospital in India yesterday. He was 90.

Dhaka has expressed surprise and shock that deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been convicted by the International Crimes Tribunal in a case related to the July uprising, was allowed to make a statement at a public event in New Delhi on Friday.

Bangladesh slams India for allowing Hasina to make a public statement

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said the February 12 general elections would set a benchmark for all future polls in Bangladesh.

Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain has said there is no proof that the Bangladesh government has failed to ensure the security of Indians.

US Ambassador Brent Christensen has expressed strong support for the United States’ backing of Bangladesh’s demo-cratic transition and praised the interim government’s efforts regarding the up

Discussions cover trade, immigration and democratic transition

Ambassador Christensen earlier raised concerns over potential risks of closer China ties

Warms up ties with China, Pakistan, tilts away from India

Italian deputy defence minister reaffirms support ahead of February 12 election and referendum

Discussion with Russian ambassador focused on strengthening bilateral ties

Embassy is tightening scrutiny of student visa applications, he says

BNP chairman’s first meeting with UK high commissioner since return

BNP media cell member confirms separate courtesy calls