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BD, Thailand sign deal to facilitate sea trade
Diplomatic Correspondent: In a major development towards connectivity, Bangladesh and Thailand have signed a deal to facilitate trade by enhancing maritime connectivity between the two countries on the Bay of Bengal.The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Port Authority of Thailand (Ranong Port) and the Chittagong Port Authority…
Read More »BSF delegation arrives in Dhaka to join BGB Day programme
Staff Correspondent: A delegation of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) arrived in Dhaka at the invitation of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) to join the events organised on the occasion of BGB Day-2021.The seven-member BSF delegation led by its Director General Pankaj Kumar Singh arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport yesterday…
Read More »Dhaka-Delhi eye unique relationship resolving pending issues
Ways to keep border more peaceful, other pending issues discussed Diplomatic Correspondent: Bangladesh and India yesterday emphasized expediting efforts to resolve pending issues as the two countries look forward to a “very high-level relationship” finding new areas of cooperation.Visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla met Foreign Minister Dr AK…
Read More »Indian president’s Dhaka visit to speed up joint projects
Enayet Karim: Indian president Ram Nath Kovind has scheduled to visit Dhaka during December 16-17 to join the programs of 50th Victory Day of Bangladesh and the Moitri Day, the day India has recognised Bangladesh as a sovereign country. The visit is carrying significance in making headways of different bilateral…
Read More »BD to get increased Indian cooperation
Says Shringla Industry Desk: Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla yesterday said India will cooperate increasingly with Bangladesh noting that the next fifty years of the two countries’ shared journey will bring even greater satisfaction for both sides.Loosely translated, he said it, it means ‘Friendship Day” but “Maitri” has a…
Read More »Dhaka, Delhi created model relations: FM
He thanks India, Bhutan Staff Correspondent: Terming December 6 a historic day, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen yesterday said Bangladesh and India have created a model of relationship by resolving major issues peacefully.“It’s historic day and truly Maitri Diwas (Friendship Day). We’ve (Bangladesh-India) created model relations (for other countries),”…
Read More »Thailand eyes shipping routes with Bangladesh
Says Thai envoy in Dhaka Industry Desk: Thai Ambassador to Bangladesh Makawadee Sumitmor has said a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with Bangladesh is under consideration while more cost-effective sea transport routes between the Andaman coast of Thailand and the Bay of Bengal are being explored.The Port Authority of Thailand…
Read More »South Africa looks for greater collaboration with Bangladesh
Staff Correspondent: South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor yesterday laid emphasis on greater collaboration with Bangladesh noting that Bangladesh has an amazing story to tell.“Bangladesh is well on its way to achieve Sonar Bangla. Bangladesh is now called a development miracle,” she said.…
Read More »Bangladesh to showcase Nakshikantha, Jamdani, jute goods at IITF in New Delhi
Industry Desk: Different Bangladeshi products, especially the country’s traditional Nakshikantha, Jamdani Saree, Dhakai Moslin Saree, jute and wood carving crafts, would be displayed in the 40th India International Trade Fair (IITF)-2021 beginning tomorrow in New Delhi.The fair is being held from November 14-27 at the revamped exhibition halls at Pragati…
Read More »Diplomats trip highlights climate resilience prog on St. Martin’s Island
Staff Correspondent: While COP26 continues in Glasgow in Scotland, US Ambassador in Dhaka Earl Miller along with the envoys of Japan, Australia and European Union visited US government climate resilience projects in Cox’s Bazar and travelled to St. Martin’s Island to assess the effects of climate change and learn about…
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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 …
