Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen
US hints at looking into Rakhine genocide; safe Rohingya repatriation: FM
Bangladesh on Tuesday said there are indications that the new US administration under President Joe Biden will look into the issue of genocide of Rohingyas in the Rakhine State and hopefully will proactively take action for their safe return to Myanmar.
Dhaka optimistic about Rohingya repatriation from 2nd quarter
Dhaka, Jan 19 (UNB) - Bangladesh has pushed Myanmar hard on creating a favourable environment for Rohingya repatriation with an expeditious verification process and "cautiously expressed optimism" to begin it in the second quarter of this year.
Tripartite meet on Rohingya repatriation begins
A virtual tripartite meeting among Bangladesh, Myanmar and China began on Tuesday afternoon to discuss ways to expedite the Rohingya repatriation process.
US committed to work with Bangladesh to end trafficking-in-persons: Miller
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller has emphasised the continued commitment of the US government to working in partnership with Bangladesh to eliminate Trafficking-in-Persons.
Tripartite talks: China sounds out "early, durable" solution to Rohingya crisis
On the eve of discussions between Bangladesh and Myanmar on resolving the Rohingya refugee crisis, China, which provides the 'tripartite' framework to the dialogue, said it will continue to support the other two countries to find an early and durable solution.
Busts of Bangabandhu, Kemal Ataturk to be unveiled simultaneously soon: FM
Busts of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Ankara and the Bust of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk will be unveiled simultaneously at an appropriate date and time in the near future.
Webinar highlights stronger Dhaka-Seoul trade ties, FTA
Speakers at a webinar on Tuesday sought stronger trade partnership and collaboration between Bangladesh and South Korea; and suggested exploring a free-trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries.
FM, FS test positive for Covid-19; planned visit to Niger cancelled
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen and Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen have tested positive for Covid-19.
France Issue: FM writes his French counterpart
Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to show respect for everyone's religious and cultural sensitivity conveying the France government that no religion supports killings.
Religious sentiment can't be hurt: FS
Bangladesh has urged all sides to exercise the freedom of expression responsibly and refrain from hurting anybody's religious sentiment in the name of freedom of expression.