Staff Correspondent A total of 23 young Bangladeshi professionals have received Chevening Scholarships for the coming academic year, according to press release. They will soon leave Bangladesh to begin one-year master’s degrees at some of the UK’s most prestigious universities. British High Commission Dhaka welcomed the next cohort of Chevening Scholars through an online event last week. Chevening Scholarships are the UK Government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations. The scholarships support one-year taught master's degrees at UK universities for individuals with demonstrable potential to become future leaders, decision-makers, and opinion…
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Staff Correspondent Switzerland has pledged to fully cooperate in repatriating illegal money deposited by Bangladeshi nationals in Swiss banks, in accordance with international standards and procedures. The commitment was made during a meeting between Swiss Ambassador in Dhaka Reto Siegfried Renggli, and Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain at the foreign ministry here, according to a press release issued by the ministry. During the discussion, Foreign Adviser Hossain sought the cooperation of Swiss authorities in identifying and recovering illegal assets held in Swiss banks by certain Bangladeshi individuals. Noting the recent students-led mass uprising as an astonishing development, the Swiss Ambassador…
Staff Correspondent Dhaka has urged the Maldives to recruit nurses from Bangladesh. The urge was made when Maldives high commissioner to Bangladesh Shiuneen Rasheed called on foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin at the foreign ministry here. During the meeting, both sides emphasized that the two countries can further strengthen cooperation in the health, fisheries and tourism sectors. The Foreign Secretary expressed hope that the two countries will explore untapped potentials for stronger trade ties and will pursue multi-sectoral cooperation. The High Commissioner congratulated the Foreign Secretary on assuming his new responsibilities. She also conveyed good wishes from the Foreign Secretary…
Staff Correspondent The U.S. Embassy has called for applications for the Summer 2025 Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Global Student Leaders on Climate Change and the Environment, according to press release. The five- week program will be hosted by the Northern Nevada International Center at the University of Nevada in Reno, via an award to Meridian International Center. The tentative dates for this program are June 24 to July 26, 2025. SUSI for Student Leaders are intensive short-term academic programs that provide undergraduate student leaders a deeper understanding of U.S. culture and enhance their leadership skills. The program…
Staff Correspondent Foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain recently reaffirmed the potentials for enhancing cooperation with Iran in multiple sectors. He made the remarks while Iran ambassador Mansour Chavoshi called on him at the foreign ministry here, said a press release. During the meeting they focused on strengthening bilateral and multilateral relations, with an emphasis on diplomatic, economic, and cultural cooperation. Ambassador Chavoshi referred to the congratulatory message from the Iranian Foreign Minister and congratulated the Foreign Adviser on his recent appointment. Hossain highlighted the deep historical and cultural ties between Bangladesh and Iran. Iranian envoy expressed Teheran's commitment to further…
Staff Correspondent Norway is contributing 10% of Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)’s allocation of USD 4 million in flood relief aid. This contribution will support humanitarian relief efforts and go toward addressing the immediate needs of affected communities. The flooding, which is the most severe flooding the area has seen in three decades, has submerged many hectares of land and displaced thousands of people. The flood has caused extensive damage, and destroyed roads, bridges, and culverts, disrupting key transportation links. Bangladeshi authorities and development partners are now focusing on rehabilitation of affected areas and prevention of the spread of waterborne…
Staff Correspondent Thai Ambassador Makawadee Sumitmor presented 2,051,918.93 taka (647,996 baht) to Ms.Deepa Sankar, Chief of Education from UNICEF Bangladesh to support UNICEF's efforts in providing training and other educational activities to teachers at the Resource Center in Rohingya Displaced Persons Camp No. 9, Cox’s Bazar. The Chief of Education of UNICEF Bangladesh thanked and expressed appreciation for Thailand's ongoing support to UN agencies and international organizations in providing humanitarian assistance to Rohingya Displaced Persons, and hopes that Thailand will continue to extend its support to UNICEF in delivering essential humanitarian assistance. Since 2017, Thailand has continually provided humanitarian assistance…
Staff Correspondent U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will travel to India and Bangladesh from September 10 to 16, according to press release. In Dhaka, Bangladesh, Assistant Secretary Lu will join an interagency delegation for meetings with the Bangladeshi interim government. The delegation will include representatives from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, USAID, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. U.S. and Bangladeshi officials will discuss how the United States can support Bangladesh’s economic growth, financial stability and development needs. Throughout his trip, Assistant Secretary Lu will reaffirm the…
Staff Correspondent Posts and Telecommunications and Information Technology Adviser Md Nahid Islam said the government will welcome any foreign investment in the country protecting the national interests. "Foreign investment is needed for the development of the new Bangladesh achieved through the student-people uprising. So any investment protecting the national interest will be welcomed," he said. Nahid, also information and broadcasting adviser, said this at a meeting with US Charge d'Affaires Helen LaFave at his office at the Posts and Telecommunications Division in the Secretariat here, said a press release. As the US Charge d'Affaires wanted to know about the change…
Staff Correspondent Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said that India should end border killings along the Bangladesh frontier, citing such killing have "significantly negative impact" on bilateral relations between Dhaka and New Delhi. “These border killings are not beneficial for India. They should be stopped in the interest of both countries,” Hossain told reporters at foreign ministry office. Hossain noted that Bangladesh has made its language of protests to India tougher over the recent border killings, condemning the incidents and demanding justice. Bangladesh government had previously called on India to halt such heinous acts, investigate all border killings, identify those…
