Staff Correspondent Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman returned home today after an 11-day official visit to the USA and Canada, an Inter Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) press release said here this evening. During the visit, the army chief met UN high officials related to the peacekeeping missions at its headquarters as well as high-ranking military and civil officials of the USA and Canada, including the USA army chief. On October 17, the army chief joined a bilateral meeting at UN headquarters in New York with UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support Atul Khare,…
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Our Correspondent Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin today held a bilateral meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mr. Sergey A Ryabkov, on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. During the meeting, both sides discussed areas of mutual interest and cooperation, with a focus on further strengthening the relations between two countries, said a foreign ministry’s press release here. The discussions also featured holding the next Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Moscow, Russia. Foreign Secretary highlighted the historical ties between Bangladesh and Russia and underscored the importance of cooperation in the areas of energy and food security…
Staff Correspondent Recently, Ambassador IWAMA Kimonori met with Miss International Bangladesh 2024 Nuzhat Tabassum Afa . In the meeting, Ms. Afa shared her determination and positive support she has received, as she will leave for Japan to represent Bangladesh at the 62nd Miss International to be held on November 12th in Tokyo. Azra Mahmood from Azra Mahmud Talent Camp (AMTC) and Tonmoy Dutta Gupta, Kazuaki Tsuge, Sadia Mahjabeen from Lion Kallol Limited were present at the meeting. Lion Kallol Limited’s “Shokubutsu” is the official sponsor of Miss International Bangladesh 2024. Ambassador wished Ms. Afa best of luck and hoped that…
Staff Correspondent Norwegian Ambassador H. E. Håkon Arald Gulbrandsen celebrated United Nations Day on 24 October among the dedicated humanitarian workers, working tirelessly to help improve the lives of people in the world’s biggest refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar. Since 1945, the United Nations ���� has been working for peace and security, human rights and providing humanitarian assistance and supporting development. Norway is one of the largest contributors to the UN. Norway’s longstanding support for the UN’s initiatives in Bangladesh ���� and around the world has made a lasting impact in advancing peaceand delivering essential aid
Staff Correspondent First batch of 54 Bangladeshi nationals evacuated from Lebanon arrived in Dhaka by a Saudi Arabian commercial flight on monday afternoon. Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment adviser Dr Asif Nazrul received them at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA). The first group, comprising 26 men, 20 women, six children and two infants, landed at the airport at around 5:30 pm following a transit stop in Jeddah. They departed from Beirut at 10:50 pm (local time) on Sunday and reached Jeddah at 8:20 am this morning and again left Jeddah at 1:20 pm (local time) for Dhaka. Foreign Adviser…
Staff Correspondent Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus at a meeting with senior government officials today emphasised the importance of digitisation to fight corruption. The meeting held at the State Guest House Jamuna focused on immediate actions for fast-track digital adoption. Key decisions taken in the meeting included making submission of tax via the e-return portal compulsory for all government officials in the greater Dhaka region and encouraging large corporations to adopt e-return across the organisation. The decision to launch a nationwide awareness campaign on digitisation was also taken in the meeting, while renewed focus was given on improving the…
Staff Correspondent Australia announced Tuesday a $4.7 billion deal to arm its navy with cutting-edge US medium and long-range missiles at a time of rapidly escalating military tensions in the Asia-Pacific. The agreement, hailed by Canberra as a “significant milestone”, retools Australia’s naval defences in line with a new strategy unveiled this year to deter China’s “coercive tactics” in the region. Australia said it would spend Aus$7 billion (US$4.7 billion) to acquire the ship-borne SM-6 missile, which can strike aircraft and cruise missiles, and the medium-range SM-2 Block III C missile boasting new guidance and homing capabilities. “Australia faces the…
Staff Correspondent Recently, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma met with Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin to discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations in various sectors. The meeting, held at the foreign ministry , focused on advancing mutual cooperation in line with the shared aspirations of both Bangladesh and India for peace, security, and development. "The meeting was more about how we can take forward our relations in the coming days," said Verma to media after the meeting this afternoon. Both sides emphasized the importance of reinvigorating regular bilateral mechanisms to address key issues, he said. Responding to a…
Staff Correspondent Recently, the U.S. Embassy’s Pacific Augmentation Team (PAT) donated vital Swift Water Rescue and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) protection equipment to Bangladesh’s Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD). The U.S. Embassy donated eight boats, 110 life vests, and other essential rescue tools designed to enhance FSCD’s capabilities in responding to natural disasters. Additionally, medical and HAZMAT items, including 120 disposable coveralls and 100 medical bags, were provided that will help first responders respond to emergencies where substances could pose a risk to health, safety, or the environment. This donation will bolster FSCD’s operational readiness, ensuring quicker and more effective…
Staff Correspondent Recently, Alliance Française de Dhaka celebrated its 65years anniversary. The event was marked with the speeches from Mr. Lutfey Siddiqui, the Special Envoy on International Affairs to the Chief Adviser, Marie Masdupuy, the French Ambassador to Bangladesh, Mr. François Grosjean, the Director of Alliance Française de Dhaka, and Mr. Mahbubur Rahman, the CEO of HSBC Bangladesh. On this occasion of 65years journey of Alliance Française de Dhaka, the speakers reiterate to strengthen the cultural bond between France and Bangladesh. The grand celebration enthralled the guests with the spectacular performance by Bibi Tanga, and the narrative exhibition "Songs of…
