Staff Correspondent Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus urged all the advisers to stand by the flood-hit people as the flood situation is deteriorating in the country's 10 districts, leaving over 36 lakh people affected. Briefing reporters at Foreign Service Academy here after a meeting of the council of advisers, chief adviser's press secretary Shafiqul Alam said Prof Yunus also asked the advisers to inquire about the state of flood-affected people round-the-clock. He said the ongoing flood situation was discussed in today's meeting of the advisers' council held at the chief adviser's Jamuna office here. During the meeting, Prof Yunus also…
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Staff Correspondent Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus proposed forming a high-level committee between Bangladesh and India to manage floods jointly. He came up with the proposal when Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pranay Verma paid a courtesy call on him at his Jamuna office here. Following the meeting, chief adviser's press secretary Shafiqul Alam briefed reporters at the Foreign Service Academy here. He said if a high-level committee is formed between Bangladesh and India, both countries will be able to manage severe floods jointly by holding meeting of the committee. During the meeting, the chief adviser said since Bangladesh and…
Staff Correspondent The United States intended to share values and interests such as free and open Indo-Pacific with Bangladesh. Pentagon Press Secretary Maj Gen Pat Ryder said during a press briefing recently. "We do have a defence relationship with Bangladesh.” He said. The press secretary, however, said he does not have anything to read out right now in terms of any types of contact. "As it relates to the Bangladesh government, of course, you know, we would expect human rights to be observed and there to be an avoidance of any type of violence," Ryder said. The press secretary, however,…
Staff Correspondent Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen met with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir recently at BNP Chairperson's Office in city's Gulshan area. Ambassador Yao stressed that China stands ready to develop long-term friendly relations with BNP, and enhance inter-party cooperation and exchanges. China respects Bangladesh’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity and the development path independently chosen by the Bangladeshi people. China supports the work of the Interim Government, and is ready to deepen bilateral cooperation in various sectors, and continue to further advance Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership between China and Bangladesh. Mr. Mirza Fakhrul Islam…
Staff Correspondent France President Emmanuel Macron has congratulated Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on his assumption as the chief adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh. "Allow me to extend my sincere congratulations to you on your appointment as Chief Adviser to the Interim Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh," he wrote in a letter to Prof Yunus. The letter was received here today. Macron said as Bangladesh now enters a period of transition, the interim government Yunus leads will have the important task of preparing the ground for democratic elections and ensuring that a return to calm and…
Staff Correspondent Japanese Ambassador IWAMA Kiminori paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus recently. Ambassador IWAMA congratulated Dr. Yunus’s assumption as the Chief Advisor, paying tribute to his taking charge of crucial tasks of rebuilding the country at its most difficult time. Japanese Ambassador IWAMA conveyed Japan’s intention to continue supporting Bangladesh's development and prosperity under the “Strategic Partnership” enshrined between the two countries, while standing by the interim government led by Dr. Yunus. Ambassador IWAMA further stressed the importance of establishing peace and stability in the country and the region including sustainable response to Rohingya refugees,…
Staff Correspondent The British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus recently. In the meeting, the High Commissioner and Chief Adviser discussed the breadth and depth of the UK- Bangladesh relationship. They discussed how the UK government can support the interim government, as it charts a new inclusive and democratic future for Bangladesh. Discussions also covered the importance of youth engagement to navigate the challenges that lie ahead. The UK is a longstanding partner and friend of Bangladesh and the two countries share a strong and enduring relationship, solidified by their deep people-to-people links and shared…
Staff Correspondent Swiss Ambassador Reto Renggli met recently three coordinators from the student-led movement that advocates building a better and brighter future for the people of Bangladesh. “Despite the challenges ahead, it was inspiring to learn from them about their vision for a more peaceful, democratic, just and prosperous Bangladesh.” The Ambassador remarked.
Staff Correspondent The France Ambassador Marie Masdupuy greeted Chief Adviser Dr, Yunus recently. “Deeply appreciated Chief Adviser’s talent to communicate about his passion to reform the country in those challenging times. France is committed to the development and stability of Bangladesh in support of Dr. Yunus.” The Ambassador said.
Staff Correspondent Adviser to the Ministries of Finance and Commerce Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today said that Japan has given positive assurance to continue its support in development of Bangladesh. "We discussed on various bilateral issues, including trade, investment and employment. Japan is very happy regarding the ongoing stability of Bangladesh. There is no more questions, no more ambivalence about them (Japan). Rather, they will negotiate with more projects for the future," he said. The adviser said this while talking to reporters after meeting with Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh IWAMA Kiminori at the Finance Ministry in the city. In his speech,…
