Dhaka, Thimphu to sign 3 MoUs during King’s visit: FM

Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said three new memorandums of understanding (MoUs) will be signed between Bangladesh and Bhutan while another MoU will be renewed during the visit of Bhutanese King Jigme Singye Wangchuck in Bangladesh. "We have multifaceted relations with Bhutan," he said this at a curtain raiser briefing

FM for new definition of refugees, climate migrants

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has highlighted the adverse effects of global warming that among other factors are negatively contributing towards the rise of climate migrants and refugees. Bangladesh urged the global community to urgently change the definition of climate migrants and refugees to bring it in line with the UN definition

Hungarian FM in Ukraine to prepare Orban-Zelensky meeting

UZHHOROD, Ukraine, Jan 29, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto will meet his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba in western Ukraine on Monday, ahead of an EU summit aimed at unlocking aid for the war- torn country. Relations between the two neighbours have been strained over the past few  years

FM Momen rues long delay in Teesta deal with India

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has reiterated the importance of signing Teesta water sharing agreement with India, saying it is “unfortunate” and “a shame” that the deal remains stuck for 11 years. "It is unfortunate that we could not get the Teesta water sharing deal through for 11 years. It's a

Nation knows how to deal with adversity: FM

Foreign Minister A K Abdul Momen on Monday said that the Bengali nation is a victorious nation that has mastered the art of facing challenges and adversities. "When we are united, there is no challenge for us. Moreover, we are inspired by Bangabandhu's speeches, which have always been guided us to

FM seeks joint efforts to address migration-related challenges

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Saturday called for joint efforts to address the migration-related challenges with more skilled workers and achieve the government's goal to send 1,000 workers abroad from each upazila of the country every year on average. "As per the directives of the Prime Minister (Sheikh Hasina),

Myanmar to take back Rohingyas gradually: FM

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Saturday hoped that Myanmar will take back Rohingyas gradually as the pressure on Myanmar will be mounted following the recent adoption of resolution in the United Nations. "I believe the pressure will be mounted on Myanmar as the resolution has been passed by consensus,"

Dhaka wants inclusive Indian Ocean, not unilateral dominance

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Sunday said they want to see an open, free, peaceful and inclusive Indian Ocean instead of any single country's dominance noting that many have different types of interests towards the Indian Ocean. "Indian Ocean is a huge issue. We've a policy that the Indian

UN must reflect the voice of every nation: FM

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said the United Nations (UN) is a great institution to help humanity and no one should abuse the advantage of its universality and acceptability. "Let the rays of hope that our forefathers kindled 76 years ago brighten our path and guide us towards a