Foreign-Affairs
Dhaka seeks early conclusion of Bimstec FTA
Dhaka, Aug 29 (UNB) - Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali on Wednesday urged the Bimstec foreign ministers to conclude the Bimstec Free Trade Area (FTA) and its constituent MoUs and protocols for its early implementation.
UK hopeful of participatory polls in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Aug 29 (UNB) - The United Kingdom (UK) has expressed hope that the next national elections in Bangladesh would be participatory, where all parties will join.
UK keeps pressure on Myanmar over Rohingya repatriation, says Burt
Cox’s Bazar, Aug 29 (UNB) - British Minister of State for the Middle East at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Minister of State at the Department for International Development Alistair Burt on Wednesday said the UK kept pressure on Myanmar to take back its nationals from Bangladesh ensuring their rights.
Labour market to Malaysia not facing closure: Minister
Dhaka, Aug 28 (UNB) – Dismissing media reports about the suspension of Bangladeshi workers’ recruitment to Malaysia, Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Nurul Islam on Tuesday said the labour market in the Southeast Asian country has not been closed to Bangladeshis.
Australian HC pays tributes to Concert for Bangladesh anniversary
Dhaka, Aug 28 (UNB) - The Australian High Commission here joined a special programme called ‘Music Buzz,’ organised by the US Embassy recently with talented Australian diplomats Amy Sheridan, James Dillon, Jane Hardy and Swedish Embassy’s Magdalena Skarp performing at the American Centre, Dhaka.
Suspension of Malaysian labour market for BD manpower worries TIB
Dhaka, Aug 26 (UNB) – Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Sunday expressed deep concern over Malaysian government’s decision to stop taking migrant workers from Bangladesh.
Senator McCain was strong voice for global humanity: FM
Dhaka, Aug 27 (UNB) - Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali has expressed deep shock at demise of United States Senator John Sidney McCain.
"I am deeply saddened.... On behalf of the government and the people of Bangladesh, I express our heartfelt condolence to you and through you to the government and the people of the United States and particularly to the members of his bereaved family," he said in a message to US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo.
Take action on HR violations in Rakhine: Australia to Myanmar
Dhaka, Aug 27 (UNB) - Australia has urged Myanmar to take action on human rights violations and welcomed the establishment of Myanmar’s Commission of Enquiry, which needs to be provided with authority to respond comprehensively to abuses.
Facebook bans Myanmar army chief, military’s TV network
Dhaka, Aug 27 (UNB) – Facebook on Monday banned Myanmar’s army chief and removed dozens of other pages, which, the social media platform said, have covertly pushed the messages of the Myanmar military.
FM Ali in New Delhi to attend Vajpayee’s funeral
Dhaka, Aug 17 (UNB)- Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali reached New Delhi on Friday morningto attend the funeral of former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.