No secret deal with US: Foreign minister
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman today (5 April) said that Bangladesh has no secret agreement with the United States, adding that whatever agreements exist have already [Read More…]
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Tarique Rahman’s Victory Draws Global Congratulations
Dhaka — Tarique Rahman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has received congratulatory messages from several world leaders following his party’s sweeping victory in [Read More…]
Bangladesh Sees Nearly 60% Turnout in Polls: EC
Voter turnout in the Feb 12 election and referendum stood at 59.44 percent, according to the Election Commission (EC). The vote was held on Thursday, [Read More…]
BNP is poised for power in Bangladesh with absolute majority
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is poised to form a majority government following a mass uprising. The party is returning to power after two long decades [Read More…]
Dr. Muhammad Yunus Casts Vote, Calls It a “Day of Liberation” for Bangladesh
Dhaka, — Chief Advisor of People’s Republic of Bangladesh Dr. Muhammad Yunus cast his vote in the 13th National Parliamentary Election and concurrent referendum today, [Read More…]
U.S. Seeks Deeper Defense and Diplomatic Ties with Bangladesh Amid Rising Chinese Influence
Dhaka, — Bangladesh is increasingly emerging as a pivotal player in South Asia’s geopolitics, with the United States stepping up diplomatic and military initiatives to [Read More…]
Dhaka-Delhi ties hit rough patch under interim rule, admits Touhid
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Thursday acknowledged that the relations between Bangladesh and India had not been ‘smooth’ and faced some ‘setbacks’ during [Read More…]
Trump warns Iran to make nuclear deal or next attack will be ‘far worse’
US President Donald Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear weapons or the next US attack [Read More…]
Adani boosts electricity supply to Bangladesh despite souring diplomatic ties
India’s Adani Power is boosting electricity exports to Bangladesh, data from both governments showed, despite worsening bilateral relations and a Bangladesh government-appointed panel calling the [Read More…]
US won’t take sides in Bangladesh’s elections: Christensen
US Ambassador to Dhaka Brent T Christensen has reaffirmed that US will not take sides in Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th parliamentary elections. He made the remarks [Read More…]
