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Bangladesh vows to ensure safety of its citizens amid Middle East situation

Dhaka, March 2 -- Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Monday said they will do everything for the Bangladeshis to ensure their welfare and safety of its citizens amid cur... Read More


Govt proposes opposition nominee for Deputy Speaker: Salahuddin

, March 2 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said the government has proposed that the post of Deputy Speaker of Parliament be offered to a nominee from the opposition party, in line with th... Read More


Security tightened in Dhaka's diplomatic area: Minister Salahuddin

, March 2 -- Security has been strengthened in Dhaka's diplomatic area, including around the United States Embassy, amid the current global situation, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said on Monday. H... Read More


Bangladesh, India agree to work towards boosting bilateral trade

, March 2 -- Bangladesh and India have agreed to work towards expanding bilateral trade, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said on Monday. "Trade between the two countries has faced various ... Read More


2 Bangladeshis killed, 7 injured in Middle East attacks

, March 2 -- Two Bangladeshi nationals have lost their lives and seven others have sustained injuries due to missile and drone attacks in different parts of the Middle East. The Ministry of Foreign A... Read More


Narcotics Control inspector injured in gun attack in Dhaka

, March 2 -- An inspector of Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) was shot and injured in an attack allegedly by drug peddlers at Saidabad Bus Terminal in the capital on Monday. The victim was ident... Read More


Dhaka saddened over assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader

, March 2 -- Expressing deep sorrow over the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a targeted attack, Bangladesh on Monday said ensuring the safety and security of more than... Read More


No canal excavation work will stop under pressure: Minister Anee

Dhaka, March 2 -- Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee on Sunday said no canal excavation project would be halted under pressure from influential quarters, as allegedly occurred during ... Read More


Japan provides $1.4m to support 36,000 Rohingya children in Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 2 -- Japan has signed a new agreement with Unicef, providing $1.4 million to deliver life-saving support to Rohingya refugee children and their families in Cox's Bazar and Bhasan Char. T... Read More


US pauses immigrant visas for Bangladesh, 74 other countries

, March 2 -- The United States has suspended the issuance of immigrant visas for citizens of Bangladesh and 74 other countries, the US Embassy in Dhaka said on Monday. However, the suspension does no... Read More