Foreign-Affairs
Dhaka, Delhi discuss joint study on proposed economic partnership deal
Bangladesh and India have discussed a number of issues of mutual interest including border haats and joint study for the proposed 'Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement' between the two countries.
ACC signs MoU with Oxfam to strengthen anti-graft activities
International agency Oxfam and the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aiming to strengthen anti-corruption activities in the country.
China to build stronger ties with Bangladesh keeping ‘Mujib Year’ in mind
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming on Thursday said they are ready to join hands with the Bangladesh government and people to build a stronger Bangladesh-China community with a shared future keeping the ‘Mujib Year’ in their mind.
Myanmar urged to restore full citizenship rights to Rohingyas
The government of Myanmar should take steps to urgently restore full citizenship rights to Rohingyas, said Fortify Rights on Thursday.
Modi conveys warm wishes for Hasina
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday.
UNDP, CZM ink deal for financing SDGs
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Center for Zakat Management (CZM) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for unlocking financing opportunities that would help to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
ICRC urged to work with Myanmar for Rohingya repatriation
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has urged ICRC to work with Myanmar for creating a congenial environment to enable the safe, voluntary, dignified and sustainable repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar
Bangladesh wants UAE opens all sectors for recruitments of its nationals
Bangladesh has urged the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to make an official declaration on opening of recruitment for Bangladesh nationals in all sectors in the UAE.
Australia, Bangladesh are great friends: High Commissioner Niblett
Outgoing Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Julia Niblett has said Australia and Bangladesh will continue to work together on various fronts, including the humanitarian response to the Rohingya crisis.
Myanmar Genocide: ICJ to rule on provisional measures Jan 23
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ highest court, is scheduled to deliver its decision on the provisional measures requested by Gambia in its genocide case against Myanmar later this month.