There was speculation that the Hasina-Modi summit might not happen in June. Many aides of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had said that the New Delhi visit would happen after the Beijing visit. Many even came to the conclusion that Narendra Modi last visited Dhaka in 2021, while Sheikh Hasina came to India on a bilateral […]
Speaking at an exchange of views organised by the Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB), the European Union (EU) Ambassador spoke about economic growth, climate change, defence and security cooperation, Rohingya problems and future challenges. Charles Whiteley praised Bangladesh for its repayment of foreign debts. He said that the average debt-to-GDP ratio in many Asian countries […]
Talking about various games being played over the Teesta water, Miraj Fakhrul said, “Despite being in power for 15 consecutive years, this government could not sign the Teesta Water Treaty. But Ziaur Rahman went to the United Nations for Teesta water.” BNP vice chairman Shamsuzzaman, Krishak Dal joint secretary Shahadat Hossain, Mehedi Hasan and others […]
The aircraft took off from New Delhi's VVIP airport Palam Air Force Station at 4.45 pm Indian time. Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs Jaideep Mazumdar, Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Pranay Verma and Bangladesh High Commissioner to New Delhi Mohammad Mustafizur Rahman saw off the Prime Minister at the airport. Sheikh Hasina […]
The Indian Youth Congress also shared another post on Instagram with some emotional photos of Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi hugging the Bangladeshi Prime Minister, underlining the deep ties between the Congress and Sheikh Hasina. “The deep bond that has evolved over the years is beautifully depicted in these emotional moments between the Gandhi family […]
He said that the people of both the countries are benefiting in terms of various aspects, including connectivity due to the friendly relations between the two countries. Hassan expressed hope, “Our multifaceted deep ties will expand further and become stronger in the future.” Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Md Mustafizur Rahman and Prime Minister's Press […]
“Took oath as Prime Minister at the swearing-in ceremony earlier this evening. I look forward to serving 140 crore Indians and taking India to new heights of progress, along with my Council of Ministers. Congratulations to all those who took oath today. This team of ministers is a great mix of young and experienced people […]
“The NDA's victory for the third time in a row has been possible because of your strong leadership,” the prime minister was quoted as saying by his deputy press secretary Noorellahi Mina to reporters. Sheikh Hasina expressed hope, “Through this victory, India and its people will rise on the world stage.” He also mentioned the […]
A cabinet statement on Monday said the Iranian government would continue to function “without any disruption” following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. “We assure the faithful nation that the path of service will continue with the tireless spirit of Ayatollah Raisi,” the statement said. The statement stressed that the government's […]
Videos provided by Bangladeshi students showed horrific scenes of the attacks. A group of 15-20 foreign students, including Bangladeshis, were hiding in a room while one person was being brutally beaten and another was lying on the road. Local people were patrolling the city in 20-25 cars. They are using social media apps to trace […]
Michael Tomlinson, Britain's secretary of state for countering illegal migration, said: “Accelerating expulsions is a key part of our plan to stop people coming or staying here illegally. Bangladesh is a valued partner and it is fantastic that we are strengthening our relations with them on this and many other issues.” He added, “We have […]
Four months after the general elections in Bangladesh, Donald Lu arrived in Dhaka on 7 May on a two-day visit. Earlier, before the elections, he had visited Bangladesh twice in January and July last year. Evaluating Donald Lu's visit, diplomatic affairs analysts say that America's uneasiness regarding China's ever-increasing influence in the region is not […]
Answering questions from journalists outside the venue, Sohnur Rahman said that their talks covered a wide range of issues, including the post-election political situation, human rights, labor rights, the economic situation, the risks of climate change and the Middle East. According to multiple sources, the US Assistant Secretary of State asked about the political climate […]
Secretary General Hackett looks forward to visiting Bangladesh for a second Foreign Office consultation in Dhaka. Momen also underlined the importance of admission of more Bangladeshi students by Irish universities and recruitment of bright IT professionals from Bangladesh into the Irish tech industry under the EU Talent Partnership. Both Foreign Secretaries underlined the need to […]
Donald Lu is on a visit to India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh from 10 to 15 May. His visit will strengthen bilateral cooperation with each country and demonstrate U.S. support for a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. In Chennai, Assistant Secretary Lu met with consular personnel to strengthen bilateral engagement in southern India.