Foreign Secretary Masoud bin Momen told Prothom Alo that the Emir of Qatar himself said that he was surprised to see Bangladesh in his eyes. At one stage of the meeting he expressed his surprise at the development activities in Bangladesh and said, “Seeing is believing.” This shows that there has been a qualitative change […]
The tenure of Masud Bin Momen, the 26th Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh, ended in December 2022. The government extended his employment on contract for two years before the expiry of his service period. Masood bin Momen's contract will end on December 5 this year. The process of finding his successor is scheduled to begin several […]
Construction of a waste-to-energy plant project in northern Dhaka, a surface water treatment plant in Rajshahi and a China-aided burn unit of Chittagong Medical College Hospital will start this year. More direct flights from Dhaka to Beijing will start soon, Yao said. Last week, he said, the Center for China Studies of Dhaka University was […]
He also said that China wants to help Bangladesh and invest in agriculture, green energy, ICT and manufacturing sectors. The Chinese envoy expressed his country's interest in forming a partnership for metrorail in Bangladesh. He said China is interested in importing more mango, jute and jute products and leather products. The envoy showed greater interest […]
Beijing, long Pyongyang's most important ally, abstained from the vote instead of joining Russia in the veto. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian explained the abstention on Friday, saying “a political solution is the only way out.” “The current situation on the (Korean) peninsula remains tense and blindly imposing sanctions cannot solve the problem,” he […]
Several senior diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that Qatar's former Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani had visited Bangladesh in 2005. Another Emir of Qatar is set to visit Bangladesh after almost two decades. Qatar's diplomatic relations with the Arab League, particularly other Middle East countries and Arab countries led by Saudi Arabia, […]
BNP sources said the upazila council elections were also discussed at the standing committee meeting on Monday, with members expressing mixed reactions over participation and boycott in the upcoming local government elections. Many members advised to maintain a strategic position and in that situation, the party would neither encourage anyone to participate in the elections […]
Dhaka, Thimphu sign 3 new MoUs, renew 1
On Thursday, the king will visit Kurigram Special Economic Zone. He will leave Bangladesh territory for Golakganj in Assam via Sonahat Land Port on Thursday afternoon. Minister of State for Shipping Khalid Mahmood Choudhary will see him off there. Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the fourth King of Bhutan, recently sent a congratulatory letter to the Prime […]
The foreign diplomat raised issues of India's contribution to the 1971 liberation war, the change in relations between the two countries after the assassination of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu in 1975 and the decline in relations till the death of President Ziaur Rahman. , He said that a section within India is angry that […]
“I am deeply shocked and outraged by the loss of so many innocent lives,” he said. He also prayed for the salvation of the departed souls of the victims and expressed his heartfelt condolences to their families. Sheikh Hasina prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.
Hasan said Bangladesh will build a burn unit in Thimphu as a goodwill gesture which also showcases the country's capability. The Foreign Minister also gave information about the visit of Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk. Bhutan was the first country to recognize newly independent Bangladesh on 6 December 1971 when the third King of […]
The flyover was constructed under the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT, Airport-Ghazipur) project. “Is boycott of Indian products possible? In the present context of Bangladesh and India, transactions and exchanges of essential goods… the proposal of boycott is unrealistic. In fact, they want to destroy the country's achievements in the name of boycotting Indian products,” Obiadul […]
The BNP leader said this while addressing a discussion on Bangladesh in danger due to lack of freedom, human rights and democracy and what should be done in this situation. Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal organized a discussion at Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) on Saturday. “Whenever Awami League general secretary (Obaidul Quader) faces a crisis, he says, […]
“Almost all BNP leaders have been released from jail on bail. Where is the oppression here? Is this not a contradictory statement?” He asked question. Regarding power import from Bhutan, the AL Secretary General said that he feels that India will not object to importing power from Bhutan using Indian territory. He said that the […]