foreign-affairs
Bangladesh seeks stronger trade, investment ties with Sweden, Spain, Norway
Bangladesh has sought enhanced cooperation with Sweden, Spain and Norway on trade and investment front.
Dhaka, Thimphu hopeful of signing PTA soon
Bangladesh and Bhutan have planned to sign a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) soon to deepen trade ties between the two countries.
COVID-19 hospital facilities expanded for Rohingyas, locals in Cox’s Bazar
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in collaboration with Sadar Hospital and the government of Bangladesh, inaugurated the expansion of medical services for patients with severe COVID-19 symptoms in the Cox’s Bazar district Sadar Hospital on Monday.
Rohingya Atrocities: Netherlands for ensuring justice through ICJ
The Netherlands has reiterated its commitment to help ensure justice and accountability for the atrocities committed against Rohingyas by the Myanmar authorities.
Global security to be at stake if Rohingya crisis left unresolved: Dhaka
Bangladesh on Sunday cautioned that if the Rohingya issue is not resolved immediately, radical elements can take advantage of the displacement and "regional and international security would certainly be jeopardised".
Modi invited to join March 26 prog in person
Bangladesh has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Bangladesh on March 26 in person to jointly celebrate the Independence Day of Bangladesh.
KOICA holds seminar on road maintenance, management system issues
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) recently organised a de-briefing online seminar on road maintenance and management system issues of Bangladesh.
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.