Foreign-Affairs
D-8 sees prosperous Bangladesh with more assertive role
Dhaka, Jan 5 (UNB) – D-8 (Developing-8) Secretary General Ambassador Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari has said the “decisive victory” of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s party in the December 30 election is a reflection of people’s aspirations for a prosperous Bangladesh and a stronger position with “more assertive role” in international affairs.
UN seeks probe into alleged acts of violence in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Jan 4 (UNB) - The UN human rights body has urged the authorities in Bangladesh to carry out “prompt, independent, impartial and effective” investigations into all alleged acts of violence and human rights violations related to the December 30 elections.
Norway to work with govt, oppn to advance Bangladesh’s dev
Dhaka, Jan 4 (UNB) – Norway has said it will continue to work with the government and the opposition, as well as other stakeholders, to further advance the democratic and economic development of Bangladesh.
UNHCR, partners adopt green tech to supply safe water for Rohingyas
Dhaka, Jan 4 (UNB) - UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and its partners have been turning to green and non-polluting technology, including solar power, to help provide safe and clean water to Rohingyas living in the crowded settlements in Cox's Bazar district.
Pakistan also welcomes AL govt
Dhaka, Jan 3 (UNB) - Pakistan has welcomed Awami League-led newly elected government in Bangladesh.
First-ever bonded cargo from Bangladesh leaves Kolkata airport
Dhaka, Jan 3 (UNB) - The first bonded, cross-border, land-air transshipment from Bangladesh departed Indian airport of Kolkata since EFL (Expo Freight Limited) introduced a tailor-made logistics solution to handle such cargo transshipment between the two neighbouring countries, said an official on Thursday.
Turkmenistan envoy meets HC Muazzem in Delhi
Dhaka, Jan 3 (UNB) - Ambassador of Turkmenistan Parakhat Hommadovich Durdyev on Thursday met Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Syed Muazzem Ali at his office in New Delhi.
Sakata India to invest $ 10mn in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Jan 3 (UNB) - Sakata Inx (India) will make an initial investment of US$ 10 million in Bangladesh creating more jobs through the investment in an economic zone here.
Outgoing Indian envoy Shringla meets President
Dhaka, Jan 3 (UNB) - Outgoing Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Harsh Vardhan Shringla met President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Thursday.
Bhutan, Fiji PMs greet Hasina
Dhaka, Jan 3 (UNB) – Bhutanese Prime Minister Lotay Tshering and Fijian Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her party Awami League’s victory in the 11th parliamentary elections.