Foreign-Affairs
3 more haats to be set up along Bangladesh-India border: Tipu
Three more border haats will be set up to boost trade between Bangladesh and India, said Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Sunday.
Let's plant seeds for sustainable future: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said more than 1 million of the planet’s estimated 8 million plants and animal species are at risk of extinction today.
Terrorism: Dhaka, Colombo to work together to address challenges in region, beyond
Recognising the threats to pluralistic societies arising from terrorism, violent extremism and radicalisation, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have pledged to work together to counteract such challenges in both the countries, the region and beyond.
Opposition to Modi’s visit: Momen says nothing to be worried about
There is no reason to be worried about the opposition to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh by a group of people, said Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Saturday.
Rajapaksa pays rich tribute to Bangabandhu
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has paid rich tribute to the memory of Father of the Nation of Bangladesh Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in the city.
Dhaka, Colombo agree to sign PTA to pave way for FTA
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka has agreed to sign a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) allowing duty-free access to a range of goods between the two countries and thus boost bilateral trade further.
"Mujib Coats" to be attire of dignitaries during Modi's visit
Khadi, the heritage fabric of India, is all set to catch eyeballs during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Bangladesh on March 26 & 27.
Dhaka, Colombo agree to boost trade ties
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka on Saturday agreed to deepen their cooperation in various sectors, especially exploring newer avenues in trade and commerce, as the bilateral trade of the two countries are far less than its potential.
The consensus came at the official bilateral talks between the Prime Ministers of the two countries held at the Prime Minister’s Office here where the two leaders led their respective sides.
PM’s press secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting.
Bangabandhu outstanding political figure: Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday said his country remembers Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as an "outstanding political figure, a devoted fighter" for the freedom and happiness of his people and a true friend of Russia.
Rohingya repatriation: Bangladesh seeks Sri Lanka’s support
Bangladesh has sought Sri Lankan support to ensure repatriation of Rohingyas to their place of origin in Myanmar’s Rakhine State.