Bhutan PM makes brief stopover in Dhaka
UNB, Dhaka
18 September 2026 Diplomacy
Modi thanks Tarique for birthday wishes
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18 September 2026 Diplomacy
PM Tarique greets Modi on his birthday
Star Online Report
17 September 2026 Diplomacy
Water resources minister, Indian envoy discuss stronger bilateral ties
Star Online Report
13 September 2026 Diplomacy
Rohingya return: Dhaka to talk to Beijing, Naypyidaw
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11 September 2026 Diplomacy

Dhaka rejects ‘baseless’ allegation of mistreatment of Indian fishermen

Bangladesh today expressed its "utter dismay and deep disappointment" over the "unfounded remarks and fabricated allegations" of ill-treatment including physical abuses of detained Indian fishermen by the authorities here
9 January 2025

Turkish trade minister to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow

The visit will focus on potential collaborations in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, health tourism, mining, logistics, e-commerce, defence and clean energy, reported Turkish news agency Anadolu Agency yesterday
7 January 2025

India hands over 90 Bangladeshi fishermen: foreign ministry

Indian authorities today handed over 90 Bangladeshi fishermen, who were detained in India on different occasions, to Bangladesh
5 January 2025

CA reiterates 2 possible polls timelines

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has once again said the next general election will likely be held in December 2025 or by mid-2026.
4 January 2025

Dhaka-Delhi ties won’t get stuck on single issue

Foreign adviser to visit China on Jan 20
1 January 2025

Yunus pays tribute to late US president Jimmy Carter

The chief adviser placed floral wreaths at the portrait of the late president and wrote a condolence message in the condolence book opened at the US Embassy in Dhaka's Baridhara at 11:45am
31 December 2024

Bangladesh seeks roadmap from Malaysia for stranded workers

Malaysian high commissioner discussed the prospect of Malaysian car manufacturing in Bangladesh
30 December 2024

SA nations, China must work together to ensure dev

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain yesterday said China and South Asian nations must work together to ensure peace, stability, and development in the region as responsible neighbours.
27 December 2024

We will safeguard rights of all people

Chief adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan during a phone conversation on Monday expressed their commitment to respecting and protecting the human rights of all people, regardless of religion.
24 December 2024

We’ve many things to offer each other

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has said he remains optimistic about Dhaka-Delhi relations despite changes happening around.
24 December 2024

Next step after reply from Delhi

Dhaka will send a reminder letter to New Delhi if the Indian government does not respond to the diplomatic note sent on Monday regarding the extradition of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
24 December 2024

Dhaka asks Delhi to send back Hasina

The foreign ministry has sent a diplomatic note to the Indian government, saying that Dhaka wants ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina sent back.
23 December 2024

Hasina extradition: India says it received ‘note verbale’ from Bangladesh

It is to be noted that under the provisions of the India-Bangladesh extradition treaty, extradition may be refused if the offence is one of a "political character"
23 December 2024

Conflict in Rakhine: Dhaka cannot engage with non-state actors

Bangladesh has called on Myanmar to address the ongoing crisis in the Rakhine state and its borders, stressing that it cannot engage in negotiations with non-state actors, such as the Arakan Army.
22 December 2024

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan calls on Adviser Nahid

Nahid praised Rahat Fateh Ali Khan as a talented artist, acknowledging him as a treasure not only for Pakistan but for the entire music world, including the subcontinent
22 December 2024

India supports democratic, inclusive Bangladesh: MEA spokesperson

During a weekly media briefing on December 20, the MEA spokesperson said they have reiterated their willingness to build a "positive and constructive" relationship with Bangladesh
21 December 2024

London to help Dhaka recover siphoned money

The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in the UK said that it is committed in helping Bangladesh track down and recover assets acquired in the UK using funds misappropriated by the previous government.
21 December 2024

Violence against minorities: 2,200 cases reported in Bangladesh this year

Indian Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh gave the information in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, citing data from minority and human rights organisations
20 December 2024

Invest in youth to build tomorrow’s economy

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged the D-8 countries to invest in youth and youth-based startups to build an economy of the future.
19 December 2024

US welcomes interim govt’s election plan

The US yesterday welcomed plans by Bangladesh's interim leader to hold elections next year or in early 2026
19 December 2024