Foreign Affairs
Seoul wants to deepen ties with Dhaka
Dhaka, Oct 25 (UNB) - South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Hu Kang-il has said Korea wants to take its relations with Bangladesh to a new height as the cooperation between the two countries has expanded beyond readymade garments (RMG) into infrastructure, energy and ICT.
UNSC must refer Myanmar situation to ICC: UN expert
Dhaka, Oct 24 (UNB) - The UN’s human rights expert on Myanmar has said the international community must continue to work to ensure that individuals who have been alleged as being responsible for serious crimes and human rights violations are prosecuted by the International Criminal Court or by a credible judicial body.
Dhaka for effective partnership with RMG buyers to overcome challenges
Dhaka, Oct 24 (UNB) - Bangladesh Ambassador to the Netherlands Sheikh Mohammed Belal has said effective partnership with the Dutch as well as other European buyers will facilitate Bangladesh’s apparel sector to cope with the challenges in a smarter way.
Chinese minister due Thursday to discuss security cooperation
Dhaka, Oct 24 (UNB) - Chinese Minister and Party Committee Secretary of the Ministry of Public Security Zhao Kezhi arrives here on Thursday on a three-day visit to discuss ways to strengthen security cooperation between the two countries.
More concerned than ever for human rights defenders: UN expert
Dhaka, Oct 23 (UNB) - Human rights defenders all over the world are being attacked and criminalised and face growing legal and administrative restrictions, said a UN human rights expert on Tuesday.
US for protecting fundamental civil liberties in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Oct 22 (UNB) - The United Sates (US) has said they continue to call on the government of Bangladesh to protect the fundamental civil liberties, especially the freedom of speech and press.
Nazmul Quaunine new Bangladesh envoy to Thailand
Dhaka, Oct 22 (UNB) - The government has appointed Md Nazmul Quaunine, currently serving as Bangladesh High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, as Bangladesh’s new Ambassador to Thailand.
Saida Tasneem new Bangladesh envoy to UK
Dhaka, Oct 22 (UNB) - The government has appointed Saida Muna Tasneem, currently serving as Bangladesh Ambassador to Thailand, as Bangladesh’s new High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
Indian High Commissioner meets PM
Dhaka, Oct 22 (UNB) - Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Harsh Vardhan Shringla made a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office on Monday morning.
Ambassador Bernicat receives US Service Award
Dhaka, Oct 21 (UNB) – US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat has received the US Secretary's ‘Distinguished Service Award’, the highest honor award by the US Department of State.