Foreign Affairs
COVID-19: Four Chinese experts to work with IEDCR
A four-member team of Chinese experts having experience in epidemic prevention and control will work closely with Bangladesh to help overcome the challenges of coronavirus.
Bangladesh’s ME envoys asked to expedite efforts to protect workers’ rights
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on directed the Bangladesh Ambassadors in 11 countries in the Middle East (ME) to expedite diplomatic efforts so that Bangladeshi workers in those countries can get back their works once the current situation gets normal.
Chartered cargo flights sought on Dhaka-London route for import from Bangladesh
Leaders of British-Bangladeshi chambers and associations have urged the government of Bangladesh to initiate Biman or chartered cargo flights to facilitate regular and weekly imports of frozen foods, fruits and vegetables from Bangladesh.
166 more Bangladeshis return home from India
Another batch of 166 Bangladeshis, who got stuck in India amid a countrywide lockdown, were brought back home from Chennai on Saturday.
Govt facilitated repatriation of 4,422 foreigners from Bangladesh: MoFA
The government of Bangladesh has so far facilitated the repatriation of 4,422 foreigners living in Bangladesh, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here on Thursday.
177 more British travellers leave Dhaka for London
Another group of 177 British travellers left Dhaka for London on Thursday afternoon in the second chartered flight.
130 people including citizens of Malaysia, Singapore leave Dhaka
A total of 130 people, including citizens of Malaysia and Singapore, left Dhaka by a chartered flight of Singapore Airlines on Wednesday.
Dhaka seeks voluntary fund, softer loans among OIC countries to fight COVID-19
Bangladesh has said the OIC Member States require a regional and global response based on unity, solidarity and compassion to overcome the challenges of this pandemic.
Working hard to respond to Bangladesh's request of $600mn: ADB chief
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa on Monday said they are working hard to respond to the government of Bangladesh's request of $600 million for emergency assistance to help it effectively implement its response measures amid coronavirus outbreak.
Bringing back Bangladeshis in phases to ensure quarantine: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Saturday said the government is bringing back its nationals from a number of countries in phases so that all returnees can avail of quarantine facilities institutionally.