foreign-affairs
IOM, UK EMT continue Covid health support for Rohingyas
The joint efforts between the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the UK Emergency Medical Team (EMT) greatly benefit Covid-19 response efforts, especially for the most vulnerable in Cox’s Bazar, said the migration agency on Sunday.
Bangladesh, others request India for Covid vaccine trials: Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said there are requests from Bangladesh, Myanmar, Qatar and Bhutan for clinical trials of Covid-19 vaccine.
Nuclear power continues to play key role in global low-carbon energy mix: Envoy
Nuclear power continues to play a key role in the global low-carbon energy mix, and climate change mitigation remains a key driver for maintaining and expanding the use of nuclear power, says a diplomat.
Dhaka reiterates importance of ensuring safety, security of peacekeepers
Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN Ambassador Rabab Fatima has reiterated the importance of ensuring safety and security of the peacekeepers.
Int'l donor conf for urgent humanitarian support for Rohingyas Oct 22
The United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees will co-host a donor conference on October 22 to promote support for Rohingya refugees and host countries.
Bangladesh’s growth, stability, geopolitical position drawing global attention: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday said Bangladesh is gaining more US and global attention due to its robust economic growth, stability and geopolitical position.
Dhaka seeks Commonwealth solidarity for sustainable post-Covid recovery
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has sought Commonwealth’s solidarity, connectivity and collective action to build back a more resilient, greener and sustainable post-Covid-19 recovery.
Biegun to visit Bangabandhu Memorial Museum Thursday
US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun will pay tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on Thursday morning.
India reaffirms Hasina-Modi’s virtual Dec summit
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Kumar Doraiswami on Wednesday assured that the planned December virtual summit between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi is not being seen as a substitute for an in person visit by Prime Minister Modi.
Bangladesh invites US to tap potentials of offshore blocks
Bangladesh has invited the United States to explore opportunities in offshore blocks as Bangladesh identified 20 blocks through maritime boundary settlement.