Foreign-Affairs
MVC civil society leaders for actions for 1.5 degree temp goal
Civil society leaders of most vulnerable countries (MVC) have demanded urgent actions by developed countries to reduce the greenhouse gases to keep global warming rise below 1.5 degree Celsius.
Bangladesh needs to do more for learning outcomes for all adults: Unesco official
Mentioning that Bangladesh has made significant progress in adult learning and education even though challenges were vast, an official of the Unesco Institute of Lifelong Learning (UIL) has said further policy development, adequate financing and quality development are necessary to continue along this successful path.
Mujib Borsho: Modi, Pranab, Sonia to join celebrations showing deeper bonding
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee and former Indian National Congress President Sonia Gandhi are expected to visit Dhaka next year to attend the birth centenary celebrations of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Bangkok wants enhanced economic partnership with Dhaka
Ambassador of Thailand to Bangladesh Arunrung Phothong Humphreys has said Thailand wants stronger and closer relationship with Bangladesh to achieve the ultimate goal of an enhanced economic partnership.
BRAC scales up global goal to reach 250 million people by 2030
BRAC, one of the largest development organisations in the world, on Thursday announced that it is scaling up its global ambition to support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
16 special Biman flights to bring migrant workers from Malaysia
Biman Bangladesh Airlines will be operating sixteen special flights in addition to their regular flights in the current month to bring stranded migrant workers back from Malaysia.
Shahidul Karim new Bangladesh Ambassador to Bhutan
The government has appointed AKM Shahidul Karim, currently serving as the Chief of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as Bangladesh’s new Ambassador to Bhutan.
Hajj management to be improved further in 2020: State Minister
State Minister for Religious Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on Thursday said Hajj management will be improved further in 2020.
BD envoy Belal elected MD of Common Fund for Commodities
Bangladesh Ambassador to the Netherlands Sheikh Mohammed Belal has been elected new Managing Director of Common Fund for Commodities (CFC).
Japanese govt honours Prof Mahmudul Haque
The order of the "Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon” has been conferred to Professor Mahmudul Haque of Dhaka University in recognition of his great contribution to strengthening cultural exchange through promoting modern art in Japan and Bangladesh.