Are you finally ready for that trip you have been putting off? Book your flight with AirAsia, the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for the last 15 years in a row. EMI payment with 0% interest option available up to 6 months on selected bank credit card. *terms & conditions apply Contact us: +880 9678-742752 reservation@totalairbd.com
Author: diplomaticjourna_diplomaticjourna
Staff Reporter On November 2, 2024, the event “Meet & Greet with Mr. Talal Alebrahim” was held to facilitate a smooth introduction between Mr. Talal Alebrahim, the newly appointed Senior Country Manager of Kuwait Airways in Bangladesh, and the airline’s local team. Hosted by the GSA TAS Group at Hotel Sarina, the event aimed to set a foundation of collaboration and shared goals for Kuwait Airways’ future in the Bangladeshi market. The gathering brought together Kuwait Airways employees from various regions, including Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet, as well as staff from airport reservations and cargo operations. The turnout highlighted the…
Staff Correspondent : A Bangladeshi expatriate was killed on his way to work in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, according to the Bangladesh embassy in Beirut. The incident took place in the Grazmiye area of Beirut on Saturday afternoon (local time), the embassy reported today. The deceased has been identified as Mohammad Nizam Uddin, 31, son of Mohammad Abdul Quddus from the Khaira area in Kasba Upazila under Brahmanbaria as he possesses passport number EF0620043. Bangladesh Ambassador to Lebanon Air Vice Marshal Javed Tanveer Khan expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of the expatriate worker. He extended condolences to…
Staff Correspondent Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus recently sought Indonesia's support for Bangladesh's membership in ASEAN and also urged the Southeast Asian country to create more opportunities for Bangladeshi business. The Chief Adviser made the call when the Indonesian ambassador to Bangladesh Heru Hartanto Subolo paid him a farewell visit at his office in Tejgaon, Dhaka. "I hope Indonesia will help us get the membership of ASEAN. This is very important for us," the Chief Adviser told the ambassador. The Chief Adviser told the ambassador that he also discussed the issue with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during the latter's…
Staff Correspondent The water emergency rescue training organized by the Chinese Red Cross successfully held in Bangladesh from October 28 to November 1, 2024. This program provided valuable support to the staff and volunteers from Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, enhancing their essential skills in operating inflatable rescue boats and conducting water rescue operations.
Staff Correspondent Australian Minister for Home Affairs, Arts, Cyber Security, Immigration & Multicultural Affairs and Leader of the House of Australia Tony Burke MP met with Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain, recently, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Foreign Affairs Advisor thanked the Australian Minister for his visit to Bangladesh. He talked about the background and spirit of the students-led mass upsurge that installed this Interim Government and apprised him of the reform initiatives undertaken by the current Government to materialize the aspirations of the people, especially the young generation. Tony Burke MP mentioned that the Bangladeshi community in…
Staff Correspondent Recently, the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka inaugurated a college fair at the EMK Center, bringing together prospective students and representatives from leading U.S. institutions. Organized by the U.S. Embassy through its official EducationUSA platform, in collaboration with EdPrograms, the event attracted more than 500 visitors from across the city. During his opening remarks, Public Engagement Director Scott Hartmann praised the achievements of Bangladeshi students in the United States, stating, “Bangladeshi students are an integral part of campus communities across the United States, contributing to a wide range of activities such as student leadership, sports, performing arts, hackathons, and…
Staff Correspondent Recently, Swedish Ambassador���� Nicolas Weeks paid a courtesy meeting with Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Advisor for the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Commerce, to discuss ways to partner up with Bangladesh toward a greener, more sustainable economy. In Bangladesh, with over 50 Swedish companies already operating here the potential for stronger commercial relations.
Staff Correspondent Recently, Norwegian Ambassador Håkon Arald Gulbrandsen visited the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar. The Ambassador appreciated the tireless work and continued support from national and international partner agencies to the Rohingyas. The Ambassador and his delegation visited several camps and observed activities run by UN and partner agencies that include United Nations Development Programme in Bangladesh, World Food Programme, FAOBangladesh, UNFPA Bangladesh, UNHCR in Bangladesh, IOM Bangladesh, and the NRC – Norwegian Refugee Council. The Ambassador was encouraged to see the many response measures implemented by the UN partners, including activities related to preventing gender-based violence in…
staff correspondent : United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk today said the independent UN Fact Finding Mission, which is investigating atrocities committed during the July-August mass uprising in Bangladesh, would hopefully finalise its report by the first week of December. He made the remark when he called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at his office at Tejgaon in the city. Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam briefed reports about the meeting at Foreign Service Academy here this evening. The UN rights chief briefed the Chief Adviser about the work of the UN fact-finding mission and his meetings in…
