Bangladesh condemns Israeli attack on humanitarian convoy in Gaza

It said Bangladesh underlined the need for signatory parties to uphold international humanitarian law (IHL) which clearly outlines the responsibilities of States and non-State armed groups for prompt and unimpeded passage of all humanitarian assistance. Determines. The statement said, “As we express our support and solidarity with the Government of Jordan in its efforts to […]

New BSFA executive committee pays tribute to Bangabandhu. Ambassadors Muhammad Nazrul Islam and Naeem Uddin Ahmed took charge

Ambassadors Muhammad Nazrul Islam and Naeem Uddin Ahmed have taken charge as Chairman and Secretary General of the newly formed Executive Committee of Bangladesh Foreign Service Association (BFSA) today, Wednesday. The new executive committee paid tribute to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by paying floral tributes to the portrait of the […]

External Affairs Ministry’s election briefing turns into a greeting-exchange program

However, Peter Haas, the United States Ambassador to Bangladesh, left the academy soon after the foreign minister’s statement was completed. The 50 diplomats and international organization representatives attending the event included the envoys of Russia, China, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, the European Union and the local coordinator of the United Nations (UN). Later, while […]

Bangladesh Foreign Secretary confident of fair elections, not worried about possible sanctions

Foreign Secretary Masud bin Momen expressed confidence that Bangladesh’s national elections on January 7 will be held in a fair and festive atmosphere. He assured that there is no need to worry or fear about possible sanctions after the elections, and if any sanctions arise, Bangladesh will face them. These statements were made during an […]

Geopolitical implications of China’s Teesta River Project: India’s objection and Bangladesh’s response

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Saheli Sebrin has said that if India objects to China’s proposed Teesta project, the government will deal with the issue from a geopolitical perspective. He made this comment at the ministry’s regular briefing today, Sunday. Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen said on December 21, “We have already received proposals from Bangladesh for some […]

MEA directs Bangladesh missions: Visas will not be granted to observers or journalists without EC accreditation

Election Commission sources said more than 150 observers and 71 journalists from different countries have applied to cover the 12th general election to be held on January 7. The applications are now being examined by the Home Ministry. The list may be finalized in the last week of December. The Ministry of External Affairs’ letters […]