(BSS) – Bangladesh High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Abida Islam has been conferred with the prestigious ‘Women in Diplomacy’ Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to promoting women’s rights and gender equality in the diplomatic arena. The accolade, presented under the category “Champion for Women’s Rights and Gender Equality,” was handed over to the envoy at a ceremony held at the Embassy of Mexico in London on Tuesday evening, according to a message received here this morning. The event was hosted by the Women in Diplomacy Secretariat, a dedicated forum of female diplomats serving in London-based missions. Mexican…
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(BSS) – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to combating terrorism, declaring that Bangladesh will not allow any terrorist group to operate within its borders. “Combating terrorism is our top priority. We have zero tolerance for terrorism in Bangladesh. We will exert every effort to eliminate terrorists from our soil,” said the Chief Adviser. Prof Yunus made these remarks during a meeting with U.S. Charge d’affaires Tracey Ann Jacobson at the State Guest House Jamuna here this afternoon. During the 40-minute meeting, they discussed matters of mutual interest, including the ongoing tariff negotiations between Bangladesh…
(BSS) – Saudi Arabia has invited Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to attend the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) to be held in Riyadh on October 27-30, 2025. Saudi Ambassador in Dhaka Dr. Abdullah Zafer bin Abiyah handed over the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to the Chief Adviser at the State Guest House Jamuna on Sunday. This is the first time head of the government of Bangladesh has been invited to this annual signature event since it started in 2017, Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder said.…
Iran’s foreign minister warned on Monday that it would respond to the United States and Israel in a “more decisive manner” should they attack Iran again. The comments appeared to be in response to remarks by US President Donald Trump, who had threatened earlier in the day to “wipe out” the Islamic republic’s nuclear programme if it resumed atomic activities following a round of US strikes last month. “If aggression is repeated, we will not hesitate to react in a more decisive manner and in a way that will be IMPOSSIBLE to cover up,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said…
(BSS) – Bangladesh and Pakistan have expressed deep concern over the ongoing Israeli aggression and the worsening humanitarian crisis in Palestine, reiterating their unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people and their just cause. This was reflected during a meeting between Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held on the sidelines of the International Conference on the Two-State Solution at the United Nations. The two leaders expressed hope for meaningful outcomes from the conference. They also reviewed bilateral ties and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening political, economic and cultural…
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved a total of 12 projects involving an overall estimated cost of Taka 8,149.38 crore, including one for further development of the University of Dhaka at a cost of Taka 2,840.39 crore. The approval came from the 12th ECNEC meeting of the interim government and also the 1st meeting in the current fiscal year (FY26) held at the NEC Conference Room in the city’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area. ECNEC Chairperson and Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus presided over the meeting. Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud briefed reporters after the meeting. Of…
(BSS) – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday renewed his call for Malaysia to support Bangladesh’s bid to become a member of the ASEAN. The Chief Adviser made the call when Nurul Izzah Anwar, Vice President of Malaysia’s People’s Justice Party and daughter of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, met him at the State Guest House Jamuna here. “We want to become a part of ASEAN, and we will be needing your support,” said the Chief Adviser. Bangladesh applied to become a sectoral dialogue partner of ASEAN in 2020. The Chief Adviser hoped Malaysia, the current chair of ASEAN, will…
(BSS) – A delegation of 21 physicians and nurses from Singapore, China and India met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna here today. The international medical teams are currently in Dhaka to provide specialised healthcare services to victims of the recent plane crash at Milestone School and College. During the meeting, Prof Yunus expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the rapid response and medical support extended by the healthcare professionals. He commended their dedication and solidarity at a time of national crisis and emphasised the importance of international cooperation in emergency healthcare. “These teams have come…
(BSS/AFP) – Thailand and Cambodia’s leaders are due to meet for peace talks on Monday, as a festering territorial dispute along their shared frontier dragged into a fifth day of open combat. At least 35 people have been killed and more than 200,000 displaced since Thursday as the countries fight over a smattering of contested ancient temples. In an effort initiated by US President Donald Trump, Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet will meet at 3:00 pm (0700 GMT) in Kuala Lumpur. China is also expected to send a delegation. Ahead of the talks,…
(BSS/AFP) – Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said Monday he does not believe Cambodia is acting “in good faith” as he departed for peace talks with the country’s leader in Malaysia. “We do not believe Cambodia is acting in good faith, based on their actions in addressing the issue,” Phumtham told reporters at Bangkok airport as cross-border clashes entered their fifth day. “They need to demonstrate genuine intent, and we will assess that during the meeting.”
