Ambassador of Korea spoke at NSU

‘The Korean government is determined to contribute to freedom, peace, and prosperity as a global pivotal state. We want to embrace greater roles and responsibilities for resolving regional and global challenges and preserve universal values including freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law,’ stated H.E. Mr. Park Young-Sik,

Japan will continue to stand by Rohingya: Ambassador

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori has said Japan will continue to stand by the Rohingya and work towards their voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable returns to Myanmar and also assist Bangladesh and the host community. "As the crisis is turning into its sixth year, it is essential to keep the

Liton Das becomes Dettol’s new brand ambassador

Liton Kumar Das, the opening batsman and wicket keeper of the Bangladesh national cricket team, has become the brand ambassador for the international hygiene and personal care brand Dettol, a press release said on Monday. This partnership was recently formalized at the head office of Reckitt Benckiser Bangladesh in Dhaka. Also

Supplementary charge-sheet filed over attack on ex-US Ambassador

The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police has filed a supplementary charge sheet against nine people, including a Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader, in connection with the attack on former US Ambassador Marcia Bernicat's convoy in Dhaka's Mohammadpur area. The charge sheet was submitted to the court on September 19.

Swiss ambassador visits LafargeHolcim’s surma Plant

Nathalie Chuard, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh, along with Mr. Eros Robbiani, Counsellor and Head of Political, Economic & Cultural Affairs of the Embassy of Switzerland, recently visited the Surma Plant of LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Ltd. (LHBL) at Chhatak in Sunamganj, a press release said Thursday. Rajesh Surana, Chief Executive Officer

Expatriate Bangladeshis contributing to G-7 economy

Bangladesh Ambassador to Italy Md Shameem Ahsan tells The News Times Imtiaz Ahmed Bangladesh Ambassador to Italy Md Shameem Ahsan in an interview with The News Times said that Italian government deeply recall the contribution of expatriate Bangladeshis to the buoyancy of the G-7 economy over the years. “According to our information, around

Spain recalls role of Bangladeshi Diaspora in economy

Spanish Ambassador to Bangladesh Francisco de Asís Benítez Salas in an interview with The News Times praised the role of Bangladeshi Diaspora in Spain who are contributing significantly to the economy of the EU country.  “Today, around 25,000 Bangladeshi nationals live in Spain. Many of them are long term residents in

Bangladesh is responding to global challenges

Bangladesh is responding to global challenges and pursuing its goals with determination and fervour, improving social indicators and increasingly digital infrastructures, said Danish Ambassador to Bangladesh Winnie Estrup Petersen while talking to Imtiaz Ahmed of The News Times in the city recently. 'I congratulate Bangladesh for its impressive story of development