Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on Thursday met with his Sri Lankan counterpart Vijitha Herath when they reiterated the two South Asian nations commitment to promote peace, stability and prosperity in the region through stronger bilateral ties, regional cooperation and multilateral engagement. A Bangladesh foreign ministry statement said Khalilur met with Herath, who is also entrusted with the portfolios of ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and outgoing Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hassan on Thursday pinned the rank badge of vice admiral on newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff Khondkar Misbah ul Azim. The ceremony was held at the Prime Minister’s Office at the Armed Forces Division in Dhaka Cantonment this morning, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate ...

Foreign Ministers of Bangladesh and Singapore held a bilateral meeting on Thursday on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting in Manila, agreeing to translate their strong diplomatic and people-to-people ties into further mutually beneficial cooperation. Singaporean Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan congratulated Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on his election as President of the 81st ...

President Mohammed Shahabuddin is likely to resign soon, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter, although no official announcement has been made yet. Sources said discussions over the president’s possible resignation have gathered momentum in recent weeks. Shahabuddin, who assumed office in April 2023, is the only remaining holder of a top constitutional office appointed before the July 2024 ...

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has expelled Gazi Nazrul Islam, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Satkhira-4 constituency, on charges of moral turpitude. The decision was made during an emergency meeting of the party’s central executive council on Wednesday (July 22). Jamaat-e-Islami also decided to formally inform the Election Commission (EC) of his expulsion from the party without delay.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday formed a high-level committee to review and resolve the existing problems facing the country’s textile industry. The committee was formed following a meeting of the leaders of Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Prime Minister’s Office at Bangladesh Secretariat here this morning. During the meeting, the BTMA leaders ...

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman held a bilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila on Wednesday morning on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Foreign Adviser to the Prime Minister Humaiun Kobir accompanied Dr Khalilur Rahman at the meeting. The two ministers discussed a wide range of issues aimed at advancing the comprehensive ...

The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Wednesday approved eight development projects involving a total estimated cost of Tk14,041.21 crore. The approved package includes three new projects and five revised ones covering integrated regional development, rural road maintenance, disaster shelters, transport infrastructure, power distribution, gas exploration and healthcare services. The approval came at an ECNEC meeting held at ...

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has called for stronger institutions, coordinated implementation and greater accountability to accelerate global efforts to reduce road traffic deaths and serious injuries. The minister made the call while co-chairing a multi-stakeholder panel session at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, held in recognition of Bangladesh’s leadership in improving road ...

South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Kim Ji-jun paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister’s Defence Adviser Brig Gen (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam on Tuesday. The meeting took place at the office of the Defence Adviser at the Armed Forces Division in Dhaka Cantonment in the afternoon. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged greetings and recalled the longstanding friendly ...