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Dhaka seeks pro-active support from Manila
Diplomatic Correspondent: Bangladesh has sought Philippines’ and ASEAN’s pro-active support for the early repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar.Bangladesh also mentioned the pressure the additional 1.1 million people are creating on the local law and order and security situation of Bangladesh when newly appointed Ambassador of the Philippines to Bangladesh Alan…
Read More »Lankan PM Rajapaksa resigns
International Desk: Following the anti-government protests across the island nation, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa reportedly resigned yesterday(May 9) amid the worst economic crisis in the country.This comes a day after a special meeting after President Gotbaya Rajapaksa requested Mahinda Rajapaksa to step down as a solution to the…
Read More »USAID Dy Administrator
Coleman in BangladeshDiplomatic Correspondent: USAID’s Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman is now visiting Bangladesh as part of her tri-nation tour. After wrapping up her Bangladesh tour (May 7-11), she will travel to Thailand and Laos, according to USAID.During her Asian tour, she will assess the needs of regional humanitarian crises, including the Rohingya…
Read More »Growing Dhaka-Delhi interactions good reflection of trust
Diplomatic Correspondent: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar yesterday said the “regularity, informality and cordiality” of interactions between Dhaka and Delhi is a very good reflection of the trust and confidence, noting that leaders of the two countries remain in touch. “My visit today is aimed at continuing the progress…
Read More »BD-Norway keen to widen economic partnership
Diplomatic Correspondent: Bangladesh and Norway have expressed interest in broadening economic partnership through trade, investment and maritime sector cooperation.The two countries also discussed in particular the potentials for investments in offshore renewable energy.Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has briefed his Norwegian counterpart Annekin Huitfeldt about measures taken in building…
Read More »BD, Denmark sign deal to strengthen partnership on green transition
Diplomatic Correspondent: Bangladesh and Denmark yesterday signed a document on sustainable and green framework engagement to strengthen the partnership on climate and green transition between the two countries.Foreign Minister A K Abdul Momen and Danish Minister for Development Cooperation Flemming Moller Mortensen signed the document in presence of visiting crown…
Read More »Sri Lanka, Pakistan can follow Bangladesh Economic Miracle
Industry Desk: South Asian neighbours – Sri Lanka and Pakistan – can follow the economic miracle of Bangladesh to overcome their economic crisis to make a turnaround.As Sri Lanka is going through an economic recession, Bangladesh has been confirmed as a South Asian Economic Miracle’, said a feature story written…
Read More »Tipu discusses border trade with Mizoram Minister
Diplomatic Correspondent: Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi has discussed promotion of border trade with R. Lalthangliana, Mizoram minister of commerce and industries during his recent visit to the neighbouring Indian state.At the meeting on Saturday, Lalthangliana asked Bangladesh to convey formal approval for setting up of Border Haat at Silsury (India)…
Read More »Japan, Singapore keen to take skilled manpower: Momen
Staff Correspondent: Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen yesterday said Japan and Singapore would like to take skilled manpower with communication skills from Bangladesh. He made the remark while speaking at a fresher reception of nursing staffers at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College and Hospital here.The foreign minister underlined the…
Read More »Spain wants to invest in Bhanga-Payra rail project
Staff Correspondent: Spain has expressed interest in financing the construction of a new railway line from Bhanga in Faridpur to Payra. At the same time, the Spanish Ambassador to Dhaka has also expressed interest in supplying locomotives to Bangladesh.The Ambassador of Spain to Bangladesh Francisco Benitez paid a courtesy call…
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Hotels to be converted for Covid hospitals
Hospitals overwhelmed Staff Correspondent: The government is going to rent hotels for providing treatment …
