Foreign-Affairs
Japan wants to import mango from Bangladesh: Minister
Japan is keen to import mango from Bangladesh, said Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque.
New York Beatboxers visit Bangladesh as US Arts Envoys
The US Embassy in Dhaka brought three world-renowned beatboxers as ‘US Arts Envoys’ to Bangladesh to engage the public on the art of vocal percussion through community outreach, master classes, and media appearances from December 16-23.
Experts seek stronger global pressure to ensure justice for Rohingyas
Speakers at a discussion here on Sunday laid emphasis on strengthening joint global efforts on accountability front mentioning that the recent hearing at the top UN court in The Hague offers both challenges and opportunity for the international community to get involved deeply and ensure justice for Rohingyas.
Bangladesh declared OIC Youth Capital for 2020
Bangladesh has been declared as the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Youth Capital for 2020.
Resolution on Myanmar adopted at UNGA with overwhelming majority
A resolution on ‘Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar’ has been adopted at the 74th session of the UN General Assembly with an overwhelming majority of votes.
Dhaka, Hanoi to work to double bilateral trade volume by 2021
Bangladesh and Vietnam want to work closely to enhance the bilateral trade volume from around $1 billion to $2 billion by 2021.
Beijing seeks Dhaka’s support to lead WIPO
China seeks Bangladesh’s support in favour of its candidature for the post of Director General at United Nations’ World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), says an official.
Power Pac signs $210 m EPCF deals with 'Power China' for 2 power plants
Power Pac Holdings Limited, a leading power generation company, on Wednesday signed two separate engineering, procurement, construction and financing(EPCF) agreements of a total of $210 million with 'Power China' for setting up two power plants in the country.
Dhaka, Beijing discuss ways for early repatriation of Rohingyas
Bangladesh and China on Thursday discussed ways for the “early repatriation” of Rohingyas, currently taking shelter in Cox’s Bazar district, to their place of origin in Rakhine State of Myanmar.
Masthead wins best PR award among SAARC countries
Bangladeshi public relations (PR) agency Masthead PR received ‘The Best PR Agency’ award among SAARC countries at the 10th IPRCC Conference-2019 in New Delhi.