During the 13th round of bilateral political consultations between Bangladesh and China held in Beijing on 3 June, both parties agreed to work jointly for the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to China next month Chinese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong has appreciated Bangladesh’s interest in joining BRICS and assured of […]
Read MoreBy Tarikul Islam The Government of Bangladesh has announced the appointment of Ms. Nahida Sobhan, the current Ambassador to Jordan, as the next High Commissioner to Canada. Ms. Sobhan will succeed Ambassador Dr. Khalilur Rahman in this significant diplomatic role. A seasoned diplomat from the 15th batch of the BCS (Foreign Affairs) cadre, Ms. Sobhan […]
Read MorePrime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (29 May) said Bangladesh has become a role model in establishing global peace, reiterating her call to stop ongoing wars solving all problems through dialogue and channelised the money used in arms races for welfare of mankind. “Bangladesh is a dependable name in the efforts of protecting peace and safety […]
Read MoreThe peacekeepers of Bangladesh have kept the red-green flag aloft in the heart of the world for 35 years by serving the UN peacekeeping mission with devotion and honesty. They are committed to establishing peace and security in conflict countries. As international peacekeepers in blue helmets they are fighting against the enemy with the last […]
Read MoreDhaka: In a concerning turn of events, the Annual Development Programme (ADP) implementation has plummeted to 49.26% during the initial ten months of Fiscal Year 2024, according to recently released data. This decline marks the lowest implementation rate witnessed in the past three financial years, indicating potential challenges in meeting development targets. Figures from the Implementation […]
Read MoreIn a developing story that underscores the complexities of regional energy cooperation, Bangladesh’s electricity imports from India’s Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd (TSECL) have been reduced due to significant unpaid dues. This reduction highlights the challenges faced by both nations in maintaining stable energy supplies and financial agreements. Financial Disputes Affect Energy Supply TSECL, which […]
Read MoreRising tensions in South Asia heightens the possibility of leaders resorting to tactical nuclear weapons with potentially catastrophic consequences for Bangladesh. When India detonated its first nuclear device in Pokhran, India in 1974 (code-named ‘Smiling Buddha’), under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of Pakistan Zulfikar Ali Bhutto proudly proclaimed, “We will eat […]
Read MoreMalaysia started recruiting workers from Bangladesh in 1984, but in 2015 it got the status of a labor source country. By that time, the number of workers in Bangladesh increased considerably and the number of Bangladeshis also increased in other fields. In total, there are about 1.5 million Bangladeshis in Malaysia. The most attractive of […]
Read MoreBangladesh High Commission in Brunei Darussalam organised a colourful day-long program at the chancery premises to celebrate the ‘Bangla New Year 1431’ or ‘Pahela Baishakh’ on 05 May 2024. Pengiran Haji Rosli Bin Pengiran Haji Halus, Acting director of Museums, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour at […]
Read MoreA delegation from the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, one of the institutions of the US Department of Defense, recently visited the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington. They also participated in an interactive session with Bangladesh Mission officials. NASA Center for Strategic Studies Distinguished Professor Dr. Hasan Abbas led the 46-member team. […]
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