Foreign Affairs
US remains ‘focused to improve situation in Myanmar for Rohingyas’
Dhaka, Dec 12 (UNB) – The United States has said their efforts remain focused on steps that will improve the situation for Rohingyas and all people in Myanmar and as well as promote accountability for those who were responsible for atrocities.
Unicef logo to appear on Bangladesh nat’l cricket team’s match jerseys
Dhaka, Dec 12 (UNB) - Unicef and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday joined hands in a development and advocacy partnership aimed at championing the Unicef’s cause and contributing towards the participation of children in cricket.
US for free, peaceful electioneering in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Dec 11 (UNB) - US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller on Tuesday laid emphasis on ensuring a favourable environment so that all political parties can continue peaceful election campaign throughout the country freely as the crucial national election takes place on December 30.
COP24: Bangladesh seeks implementation of Paris Agreement
Katowice (Poland), Dec 11 (UNB) - Bangladesh and a number of other nations affected by climate change have called for the formation of a guideline to implement the Paris Agreement.
Volunteers play vital role in building resilient community: Mia Seppo
Dhaka, Dec 11 (UNB) - UN Resident Coordinator in Dhaka Mia Seppo has said volunteers play an important role in building a resilient community.
EU envoy listens to stories of students with visual disability
Dhaka, Dec 11 (UNB) - The Delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh organised an information session for a group of students with visual disability of the Institute of Hazrat Mohammad (SWA) on Monday as part of the observation of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Bangladesh seeks Japanese investment
Dhaka, Dec 11 (UNB) - Bangladesh Ambassador to Japan Rabab Fatima on Tuesday urged the investors and businesspersons of Nagoya, Japan’s fourth largest city and the automobile hub of the country, to invest in Bangladesh.
Refrain from violence, ensure credible polls: Diplomats
Dhaka, Dec 10 (UNB) - Heads of Mission of the European Union (EU) and the heads of Mission of Norway and Switzerland here on Monday urged all the political parties to meet their democratic responsibilities and refrain from election violence.
Let’s stand up for human rights for everyone, everywhere: UN chief
Dhaka, Dec 9 (UNB) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called upon all to stand up for human rights for everyone, everywhere saying human rights are universal and eternal.
Bangladesh, Portugal agree to enhance mutual coop
Dhaka, Dec 9 (UNB) - Bangladesh and Portugal have agreed to enhance cooperation to deepen and widen the existing bilateral relations for mutual benefits of the two countries.