Foreign-Affairs
Don’t get worried, envoy urges Bangladeshis living in Iraq
Assuring Bangladesh nationals living in Iraq of providing all sorts of support, Bangladesh Ambassador in Baghdad Abu Maksud M Forhad has urged them not to get worried and lose their mental strength.
Bangladesh seeks Cambodia’s support for Rohingya repatriation
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has laid emphasis on a peaceful solution to the Rohingya crisis as Bangladesh seeks Cambodia’s support for early repatriation of the forcibly-displaced Myanmar nationals temporarily sheltered in Bangladesh.
icddr,b, Washington University’s research recognized as scientific breakthrough in 2019
‘Science’, a prestigious journal, recognised the research achievement of icddr,b and Washington University, USA on microbes to combat malnutrition as one of the runners-up in the collection of ten biggest scientific breakthroughs of 2019.
2 Indian Coast Guard ships arrive at Mongla Port
Two Indian Coast Guard ships - ICGS Sujay and ICGS Sarojini Naidu - arrived at Mongla Port on Monday as part of ongoing bilateral exchanges between Bangladesh and Indian Coast Guard.
Bangladesh to discuss Rohingya issue with Cambodia
The Rohingya repatriation issue will be prominently discussed with Cambodia when a delegation of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will visit the Asean country.
Tourism: Nepal to appoint 3 Bangladeshi personalities as goodwill envoys
The Embassy of Nepal in Dhaka will formally appoint and honour three renowned personalities of Bangladesh - two time-Mt. Everest Summiteer MA Mohit, popular singer Mehreen Bhuiyan Mahmud and popular artist Zahid Hassan - as goodwill Ambassadors on Tuesday for the ‘Visit Nepal Year 2020’.
Australia’s support sought to expedite Rohingya repatriation process
Bangladesh has sought support from the Australian government to expedite the repatriation process of Rohingyas to Myanmar from Bangladesh.
Swiss dev agency DG to visit Rohingya camps Monday
Director General of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Ambassador Manuel Sager will visit Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar on Monday to observe the conditions of the Rohingyas and host communities.
Bangladeshis in Iraq asked to maintain caution
The Bangladesh Embassy in Baghdad has requested Bangladeshi expatriates in Iraq to stay alert and maintain caution considering the current security situation in the Middle-Eastern country.
In a statement on Friday, the embassy also requested Bangladeshis not to attend any gathering, rallies, and meetings until further notice to avoid unwanted incidents.
Homage paid to Syed Muazzem Ali in New Delhi mission
Former Bangladesh foreign secretary and immediate-past high commissioner to India Syed Muazzem Ali was fondly remembered as an astute diplomat, fine human being, a brave freedom fighter and a genuine friend of India.