Staff Correspondent The Royal Thai Embassy celebrated this UNESCO-recognized festival recently at its premise where scores of Thai people, friends and acquaintances participated in merit-making, Buddha-bathing and water- fighting. Traditionally, it is a time for Thai people to express their gratitude and spiritual devotion for the new year. Families offer food and floral garlands at the temples and pray for the longevity of their elders. It is also time to reflect on what they have done in the past year and to ward off negativity and welcome all good vibes to life. For the fun part, the act of splashing…
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Staff Correspondent National Day Reception of Bangladesh was held in Bhutan with great fervor and enthusiasm with the participation of Bhutanese dignitaries from all levels, according to press release. On this occasion, Bangladesh Embassy in Thimphu yesterday recently organized a reception at the prestigious Terma Linca Hotel in Thimphu. The Queen Mother of Bhutan Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck of Bhutan graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck and Dasho Jigme Singye Wangchuck were present as Royal representatives. The Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen was present as a Guest of Honour. In the reception, a large number of dignitaries…
Staff Correspondent The U.S. Embassy Dhaka’s United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and The Asia Foundation jointly organized a Prosperity and Good Governance Conference to share findings from the Atlantic Council’s new global Freedom and Prosperity Report. The U.S.-based think tank’s data is clear: strengthening basic freedoms accelerates economic growth over the long term. In Bangladesh, the data shows that the report’s Freedom Index, which includes political, economic, and legal components, has been declining for 22 consecutive years. Today, Bangladesh ranks 141 out of 164 on the Freedom Index. “Every country grapples with issues like corruption and securing economic…
Staff Correspondent To support severely impacted businesses—especially those relying on imports for raw materials—amid a shortage of US dollars in Bangladesh, IFC is investing $30 million in Pran Dairy Limited (PDL) and Habiganj Agro Limited (HAL), both part of the PRAN Group, a leading player in the food and beverage industry (F&B) in the country, according to a press release. The aim is to improve the resilience of the food processing market while creating jobs, fostering gender diversity, and strengthening the economy. This is the first of IFC’s USD term loans to be used for working capital purposes in Bangladesh,…
DHAKA, April 19, 2024 (BSS) – Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said that Dhaka had given clearance to Myanmar authority to return their security personnel who took shelter in Bangladesh on April 22. “We gave our clearance for April 22. We are not sure whether they could take back their citizens on that day … it will depend on the weather condition and their internal situation,” he told reporters after an event at the foreign ministry this afternoon. The foreign minister said it has been decided that the fled Myanmar security personnel will go back by ship to be…
DHAKA, April 19, 2024 (DJ) – Dhaka today urged Thumpu to reduce its Sustainable Development Fees for tourists for the Bangladesh at the 3rd Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between Bangladesh and Bhutan. Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen and his Bhutanese counterpart Pema Choden led their respective side at the FOC held in Thimpu, a foreign ministry’s press release said here. As per Bangladesh’s request the Bhutanese side assured of positive consideration to reduce fees for the Bangladeshi tourists to enhance tourism and foster people to people contact. During the FOC, whole gamut of bilateral relations was discussed. Both the…
Dhaka, Apr 19, 2024 (DJ) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said no case filed against BNP men is political as they were accused of specific criminal charges that include arson terrorism, grenade attack, firearms smuggling and corruption. “BNP is now going everywhere and crying about the cases against them. Ask them, what are the cases about? They committed crimes and legal actions were taken again them. It is the reality,” she said. “No case against them (BNP men] is a political one … The cases against them are for different crimes. They committed offenses. So, legal action is being…
Staff Correspondent Bahrain new Ambassador-designate Abdul Rahman Mohamed Al Gaoud paid recently a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud, MP at the foreign ministry office. During the call on, Foreign Minister termed the ties between the two countries as the excellent one and hoped that during his tenure, it would grow in depth and dimension in various areas of cooperation including trade and commerce, manpower employment, culture, education and so on. He thanked the Bahraini Government for hosting a good number of Bangladeshis who were contributing to the economies of both the countries. The Bahraini Ambassador-designate thanked the…
Staff Correspondent Major Nilufar Sultana of the Bangladesh Army shares her inspiring journey as a Gender Protection Planner (GPP) Course Instructor. As a graduate of the course, she's shaping futures by applying life lessons and empowering her classes. The GPP course equips students to integrate UN procedures into real-world scenarios, fostering peacekeeping efforts. She participated a multinational peacekeeping exercise supported by the Nepali Army and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
Staff Correspondent Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen called on recently Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Gonobhaban, Dhaka. Ambassador Yao said, with the common care and promotion of the leaders of the two countries, China- Bangladesh Strategic Partnership of Cooperation has been continuously deepened and practical cooperation in various fields has achieved fruitful results, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples. At present, both China and Bangladesh are at a critical stage of development and revitalization, facing severe international situation. China is willing to strengthen the exchange of experience in governance between the two countries, continue to deepen all-round cooperation with Bangladesh. China is committed to encouraging more Chinese…
