Staff Correspondent The Italian Ambassador Antonio Alessandro recently met to Foreign Secretary Ambassador Md Jashim Uddin at foreign Ministry. Italian Ambassador of Antonio Alessandro congratulated Md. Jashim Uddin on his appointment as the Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh and hoped that bilateral relations between the two friendly countries will be further strengthened in the coming days. Terming Bangladesh as an important country for Italy, particularly in terms of migration, the Ambassador expressed Italy’s desire to deepen migration cooperation with Bangladesh. Ambassador Alessandro confirmed Italy’s will to resolve the outstanding work visa issue at an early date, and cooperate further to curb…
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Staff Correspondent The Italian Ambassador Antonio Alessandro recently met to Foreign Secretary Ambassador Md Jashim Uddin at foreign Ministry. Italian Ambassador of Antonio Alessandro congratulated Md. Jashim Uddin on his appointment as the Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh and hoped that bilateral relations between the two friendly countries will be further strengthened in the coming days. Terming Bangladesh as an important country for Italy, particularly in terms of migration, the Ambassador expressed Italy’s desire to deepen migration cooperation with Bangladesh. Ambassador Alessandro confirmed Italy’s will to resolve the outstanding work visa issue at an early date, and cooperate further to curb…
Staff Correspondent Bangladesh Ikebana Association (BIA) organized Ikebana exhibition and demonstration in the occasion of its 14th Annual General Meeting at Alliance Française de Dhaka. Japanese Ambassador Iwama Kiminori and Mrs. Iwama Tomomi attended the program as the chief guest. BIA executive members displayed their flower arrangements in the exhibition. Life Patron of BIA, Mr. Moazzem Hossain and Mr. Masud Karim, BIA President Ms. Shahinoor Baby, Director of Alliance Française de Dhaka, François Grosjean were also present at the occasion.
Our Correspondent Rahul Gandhi, general secretary of the Indian Congress and leader of the opposition in the country’s Lok Sabha, said India has concerns about extremist groups in Bangladesh and that his country shares some of those concerns. He said this at a press conference held at the National Press Club in Washington DC on Tuesday (September 10). Press Club Secretary Poonam Sharma moderated the conference. Noting that India has long-standing ties with the people of Bangladesh and his grandmother was deeply involved in the creation of Bangladesh, Rahul Gandhi said he was confident that the situation in Bangladesh would…
Staff Correspondent American private sector can help unlock Bangladesh’s growth potential through trade and investment with the right economic reforms in place, said the US Embassy in Dhaka on Saturday. From energy security to data centers to transportation, U.S. businesses play a positive role in many facets of Bangladesh’s economy, said the Embassy after a trade and investment related discussion. Assistant Secretary for International Finance at the U.S Department of the Treasury Brent Neiman, U.S. Treasury Department Director Jerrod Mason, Chargé d’affaires (ad interim), U.S. Embassy Dhaka Helen LaFave, Political/Economic Counselor, U.S. Embassy Dhaka Eric Geelan and Mission Director, US…
Staff Correspondent The Bangladesh Embassy in Riyadh has officially launched e-passport services for Bangladeshi expatriates in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone for the community. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by SM Rakibullah, Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy, alongside officials and the technical team from the e-passport project in Dhaka, according to a message received here today. The event, held at the Embassy auditorium, drew a large crowd, including expatriate dignitaries, professionals, media representatives, and a substantial number of Bangladeshis residing in Saudi Arabia, all of whom attended with great enthusiasm. During the ceremony, Major Sumiriar Sadeekin, Assistant Project…
Staff Correspondent The Netherlands Ambassador Irma van Dueren had a meeting with Adviser for Industries Adilur Rahman Kahn. The good relationship between Bangladesh and Netherlands and cooperation on the topics like labour rights, trade and export diversification were highlighted. Ambassador van Dueren presented the Dutch activities in sectors of sustainable agriculture, circular textile, green shipping and maritime. She stressed support for the reform agenda of the Industries Adviser and discussed areas for further cooperation.
Staff Correspondent Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen called on Foreign Secretary Md. Jashim Uddin, recently. The two sides had in-depth exchanges of views on China-Bangladesh relations, pragmatic cooperation in various fields, celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties and regional and international issues of common concern.
Staff Correspondent The Japanese Government has decided to provide the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) with assistance worth USD 1 million in response to the Flash Floods in northern and south-eastern Bangladesh, according to press release. Severe flooding began on August 17, 2024, due to active monsoons causing significant rainfall and rising river levels in 11 districts. Approximately 4.71 million peoplehave been affected. Many are still stranded without food and relief, with reportedly 71 deaths and 207,191 people seeking refuge, according to the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief (as of 7th…
Staff Correspondent Dhaka is ready to host a comprehensive and multi-faceted discussion as it welcomes the first US high level delegation today following the formation of the interim government, led by Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus. US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, who visited New Delhi, leads the delegation. The US delegation is scheduled to meet Chief Adviser Prof Yunus, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, in addition to engaging in other official meetings. Foreign Secretary Jashim will also host a working lunch,…
