Indian external affairs minister wishes Bangladesh well for polls

Wishing Bangladesh well for the upcoming national election, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar yesterday said neighbourly ties in the region will improve in due course.

Gesture from Delhi is unmistakable

Offers condolences on Khaleda Zia’s passing

Foreign dignitaries, including top officials from India and Pakistan, paid their last respects to former three-time Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia at her funeral in Dhaka yesterday.

Foreign dignitaries, including top officials from India and Pakistan, paid their last respects to BNP chairperson and three-time prime minister Khaleda Zia at her funeral in Dhaka yesterday.

Indian foreign minister and Pakistan’s National Assembly speaker among them

World leaders, including the prime ministers of India, Pakistan and Nepal, yesterday extended their deepest condolences on the passing of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia.

Dhaka has asked New Delhi to take immediate steps to ensure the safety and security of Bangladesh’s diplomatic missions and facilities across India.

Diplomats stress accountability while visiting the burnt, vandalised newspaper office

Urges the neighbouring country to ensure diplomats’ safety

Bangladesh missions in New Delhi and Agartala have suspended all consular and visa services amid security concerns.

India-Bangladesh ties, which came under strain following August 5 political changeover, have deteriorated further

The attacks on The Daily Star and Prothom Alo were a “terrible moment” for Bangladesh’s democracy, said Michael Miller, the EU ambassador to Bangladesh.

Foreign adviser rejects Indian press note about event in front of the Bangladesh mission in New Delhi

The United Nations, diplomatic missions and international rights organisations have condemned the attacks on The Daily Star and Prothom Alo and the violence that erupted following the death of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Bin Hadi on Thursday.

Asks authorities to investigate into the killing

New envoy likely to arrive in Dhaka early next year, says a US embassy official

The foreign ministry has assured full security for embassies and missions in Dhaka and briefed diplomats on overall security arrangements ahead of the national election scheduled for February 12 next year.

Journalists need to feel secure from harassment and confident that arrests are subject to due process and judicial oversight, said Michael Miller, the EU ambassador to Bangladesh.