State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam has laid emphasis on an action plan that will map out strategies on how the power of D-8 youth will be harnessed in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and D-8 economic endeavors. "The aim of this first ever D-8 Youth Summit 2021
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Dhaka for promoting intra-trade, investment in innovation among D-8 members
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Monday said D-8 Member States should leverage the commonalities and aim to promote intra-trade, investment in innovation, minimise tariff and non-tariff barriers. "We need common investment policies, guidelines, and strategies including diaspora investment opportunities; and work for minimising tariff and non-tariff barriers," he said
Modi thanks Dhaka for “excellent arrangements” during his visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen for the "excellent arrangements" made during his recent State Visit to Bangladesh. Prime Minister Modi also congratulated the Bangladesh government for flawless arrangement of the spectacular celebrations on March 26 to mark 50 years of Bangladesh's Independence as
Bangladesh, Bhutan to examine rail network through India
Bangladesh and Bhutan have agreed to explore a possible railway network between the two countries through recently launched India’s Chilahati-Haldibari railway connection. Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Bhutanese counterpart Dr Lotay Tshering agreed to examine the matter to establish railway network between Bangladesh
Modi due Friday as main attraction of 10-Day celebration
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the main attraction of the ongoing twin mega celebrations, will arrive here on Friday as the two countries plan for taking the time-tested historical relations to a new height with focus on all areas of cooperation. Briefing reporters at the Foreign Service Academy on Wednesday, Foreign
PM for building infrastructures to reap highest benefits from PTA
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday put emphasis on constructing necessary infrastructures to reap the highest benefits from the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) signed between Bangladesh and Bhutan. She made the observation during a meeting with visiting Bhutanese Prime Minister Dr. Lotay Tshering at her office. PM’s press secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed
Bangladesh wants enhanced connectivity with Bhutan: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday said Bangladesh wants enhanced connectivity with Bhutan through air, for both countries to reap economic benefits mutually. Dr Momen met visiting Bhutanese Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering at his hotel's presidential suite and discussed the issues. Referring to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the Foreign
PM wants PTA with Nepal for mutual benefits
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday laid emphasis on signing the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between Bangladesh and Nepal for their mutual benefits. Sheikh Hasina also sought cooperation in the field of trade and commerce for tapping the potentials of the two neighbouring countries.Hasina made the observations when she met visiting
Dhaka, Colombo agree to sign PTA to pave way for FTA
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka agreed to sign a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) allowing duty-free access to a range of goods between the two countries and thus boost bilateral trade further. This interim arrangement will be signed as it requires much time to complete a study for inking a Free Trade Agreement
‘Mujib Coats’ to be attire of dignitaries during Modi’s visit
Khadi, the heritage fabric of India, is all set to catch eyeballs during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Bangladesh on March 26 & 27. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has supplied 100 custom-designed “Mujib Coats” that will be the attire of dignitaries during the visit of the Prime