Alarmed by “credible reports” of Rohingya refugees being forced off an Indian navy vessel into the Andaman Sea last week, a UN expert has begun an inquiry into such “unconscionable, unacceptable acts”.

Bangladesh and Japan yesterday outlined future areas of cooperation between the two countries, ahead of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus' upcoming visit to Japan, as both sides look to take the relationship to new heights.

Most had been trafficked and jailed for up to nine months, says a diplomat

A Human Rights Watch investigation found that migrant workers from Bangladesh, India and Nepal have died in gruesome yet avoidable workplace-related accidents in Saudi Arabia.

The diplomat will meet the Indian president in New Delhi at a formal function

Foreign Ministry's Secretary (East) Nazrul Islam is expected to lead the Bangladesh delegation, while Japan will be represented by its Senior Deputy Foreign Minister Akihiro Tsukii

Bangladesh has called on India to immediately stop the recent push-in of people across the border, warning that such actions pose risks to security and undermine mutual understanding.

Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today said a mutual visa waiver agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders between Bangladesh and Egypt will be signed soon

Analysts say there is more than meets the eye

"I most sincerely commend Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan for agreeing to a ceasefire with immediate effect and to engage in talks."

China is not involved in the “humanitarian corridor” initiative being discussed for sending aid by the UN to Rakhine State, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday expressed his gratitude to the United Arab Emirates for the significant progress made towards resuming visa issuance for Bangladeshi nationals. He also welcomed investment proposals from the country in various sectors.

Bangladesh wants the Arakan Army, which now controls 80 percent of Rakhine state, to have Rohingya representation in Rakhine’s leadership as one of the conditions for providing humanitarian channel to send aid there, said National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman.

Bangladesh has sought Canadian investment in potential sectors such as ICT, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, engineering, and renewable energy.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged young people to participate more in political activities to translate their dreams into reality and bring meaningful changes to society.

2,589 Bangladeshis arrived in Italy during January and February of 2025

Both sides reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-Bangladesh bilateral relations and emphasised the need for maintaining regular high-level engagements

The upcoming national election in Bangladesh should be free, fair and credible, said EU envoy to Bangladesh, adding that the bloc has no say on when the election should be held.

The meeting was organised by MP Apsana Begum, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today agreed to increase connectivity with Azerbaijan aiming to boost trade and commerce and increase the exchange of scholarship programmes for students