Staff Correspondent Recently, Japanese Ambassador IWAMA Kiminori participated in the International Symposium on Climate Change and Emergency Management Challenges for Asia Pacific at the Samson H Chowdhury Centre Dhaka Club organized by Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) and Community Initiative Society (CIS). In his speech, he highlighted the shared challenges of natural disasters in Japan and Bangladesh and emphasized the importance of preparedness and collaboration. He praised A-PAD, CIS, and DCHT(Dhaka Community Hospital Trust) for their efforts in fostering cross-border cooperation to enhance disaster resilience. The Ambassador expressed hope that the symposium would strengthen networks and promote knowledge-sharing…
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Staff Correspondent Recently, Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen called on Md Siraj Uddin Mia, Principal Secretary to Chief Advisor. The two sides had in-depth exchanges of views on promoting bilateral relations and practical cooperation.
Staff Correspondent Austrian companies are keen to invest in Bangladesh as the Western European nation seeks to cement economic ties with Bangladesh, non-resident ambassador of Austria Katharina Wieser said. Wieser, who is based in New Delhi but serves as the envoy to Bangladesh, made the comments when she called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at his office at Tejgaon here. Ambassador Wieser said her government would support the country's interim government in its move to carry out sweeping reforms in the country. The Chief Adviser said the country would decide on vote date once reforms are implemented and the…
Staff Correspondent Recently, Former Serbian President Boris Tadić paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. The former Serbian president praised Prof Yunus’s leadership and the mass uprising of July and August. He said he would be keen to support Bangladesh. “I love this country. Tell me if I can help you,” Tadić said. During the meeting, both leaders discussed geopolitical issues, challenges the interim government has been facing, and the history of Serbia. Tadić is now in Dhaka to join the Bay of Bengal Conference hosted by the Centre for Governance Studies, the chief adviser’s press…
Staff Correspondent Bangladesh will pursue the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus told The Hindu. He admitted however that he had no objection to her party the Awami League contesting in elections. In an exclusive interview with The Hindu at his residence in Dhaka, Yunus spelt out his vision for ties with India and plans for reform. His interview was released in online version of the Indian daily today. Prof Yunus defended his government’s record in 100 days since it was formed and called reports over the rise of radicalism and safety…
Staff Correspondent Today, new ambassador of the Netherlands Andre Carstens spoke at the Bay of Bengal Conversation. A alarge group of students and other participants exchanged views with a panel on freedom of media. Ambassador Andre Carstens emphasized growing challenges, in particular for women in the age of deepfakes and artificial intelligence.
Staff Correspondent Recently, Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma met a group of ten officials from the Bangladesh Land Port Authority (BLPA) before they left for India on 17 November to participate in a training course under India’s flagship Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme. The officials visiting India are part of one of the four batches of BLPA officials attending a training programme titled "Land Port Cross-Border Trade Development" being organized by the Land Port Authority of India (LPAI) in New Delhi. India has offered training to nearly 130 Bangladeshi officials at premier Indian institutions under the ITEC programme…
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Staff Correspondent Recently, Norwegian Ambassador Håkon Arald Gulbrandsen met the Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul who is also the Adviser for the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare & Overseas Employment. They discussed the long friendly relations between Norway and Bangladesh and possible areas where Norway can render support for the ongoing reforms in Bangladesh and transition to democracy through a free and fair election. They also discussed law reform matters and issues relating to governance.
Staff Correspondent Recently, France's Special Envoy for Burma Christian Lechervy visited to Bangladesh. Thorough exchanges with Foreign Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs, United Nations in Bangladesh , UNHCR in Bangladesh , IOM Bangladesh and other stakeholders in Dhaka and coxsbazar on humanitarian and political aspects of the crisis.
