Foreign-Affairs
Germany provides support for IOM COVID-19 response in Bangladesh
With support from the German Federal Foreign Office, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) provided EUR 2,000,000 (Tk 20.91 crore) to expand the provision of essential health services to Rohingyas and vulnerable members of the host community.
New ambassador joins Bangladesh embassy in Tokyo
Newly-appointed Ambassador of Bangladesh to Japan Shahabuddin Ahmed has joined the embassy in Tokyo on Friday morning.
UK delivers £500m of projects for Commonwealth citizens
From providing antibiotics to more than nine million people to prevent blinding trachoma, to building a Clean Ocean Alliance of 34 countries, more than 40 projects have been delivered during the United Kingdom’s leadership of the Commonwealth, a new report shows.
WHO seeks Bangladesh’s urgent action to avoid deaths by trans fat intake
Fifteen countries, including Bangladesh, account for approximately two-thirds of the worldwide deaths linked to trans fat intake, says the World Health Organization’s (WHO) on Thursday.
Bangladesh wants enhanced cooperation with ISA
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Rabab Fatima has stressed the need for increased cooperation between Bangladesh and ISA in the field of capacity building and technology transfer, as a means for achieving sustainable development goals.
Life, legacy of Bangabandhu recollected in Canberra
Bangladesh High Commission in Canberra, as part of its celebration of Mujib Year, is hosting a weeklong photo exhibition on the life and legacy of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the Huw Davies Gallery, Manuka Arts Centre.
Bangladesh, Hungary to discuss trade, investment issues Thursday
Bangladesh and Hungary will discuss ways to strengthen trade and investment ties between two countries at bilateral talks to be held here on Thursday afternoon.
Salman Rahman for FTA with Malaysia
Prime Minister's adviser Salman F Rahman has emphasised preparation for the signing of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Malaysia.
Can't allow COVID-19 pandemic to become a children’s crisis: Ambassador Fatima
Permanent Representative of Bangladesh and Executive Board President of UNICEF Ambassador Rabab Fatima has said the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on essential services and regular programmes for the children is a matter of serious concern.
Hungarian FM due Thursday; bilateral documents to be signed
Peter Szijjarto, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, arrives here on Thursday on a brief official visit as the two countries want to boost bilateral ties.