PM arrives in Germany to attend Munich Security Conference

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today arrived here on a three-day official visit to attend Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2024. A regular flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the prime minister and her entourage members reached Munich, Germany at 4:34pm local time. Sheikh Hasina was received by Bangladesh Ambassador to Germany Md. Mosharraf

Germany overtakes Japan as third-biggest economy

Once forecast to become the world's biggest economy, Japan slipped below Germany last year to fourth place, official data showed Thursday, although India is projected to leapfrog both later this decade. Despite growing 1.9 percent, Japan's nominal 2023 gross domestic product in dollar terms was $4.2 trillion, government data showed, compared

PM Hasina off to Germany to attend Munich Security Conference

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left here for Germany on Thursday morning on a three-day official visit to attend the Munich Security Conference. This is her first official tour abroad since being re-elected as the prime minister for the fourth consecutive term in last month's parliamentary polls. The Munich Security Conference is considered

Germany to provide €191m for country’s sustainable dev

Germany will provide 191 million euro to Bangladesh in the form of technical cooperation and financial cooperation for the sustainable development of the country. In this regard, two bilateral agreements on Development Cooperation were signed today between the Governments of Bangladesh and Germany following up on the commitments of the last

Dhaka, Berlin highlight importance of sustainable solution

 Bangladesh and Germany have agreed that any repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar would have to happen in a voluntary, informed, dignified, and sustainable way. Both sides highlighted the central role that UNHCR would have to play in such a process. During her meeting with Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen in Dhaka on

No peace without a military victory in Ukraine

Russia has been at war with Ukraine for more than 10 months, with no end in sight and with just as little prospect for direct negotiations between the warring parties. These were last broken off mutually on 17 May 2022. Since then, there have been repeated calls in Germany, whether in

France, Germany renew alliance strained amid war in Ukraine

France and Germany are seeking to overcome differences laid bare by Russia's war in Ukraine and shore up their alliance with a day of ceremonies and talks Sunday on Europe's security, energy and other challenges.  Germany's entire Cabinet is in Paris for joint meetings, and 300 lawmakers from both countries are

Japan stun Germany in yet another WC upset

Japan stunned Germany 2-1 in their World Cup opener on Wednesday, punishing the four-time champions for not taking their chances after they dominated the first half. The German team covered their mouths for the team photo before the match in a powerful protest against FIFA's decision to ban rainbow-themed armbands.

BGMEA chief for tightening ties with Germany

 BGMEA President Faruque Hassan has underscored the need for intensifying cooperation and collaboration between Germany and Bangladesh to unlock trade and investment potential, a press release said Tuesday. He sought the cooperation and support of Germany for the sustainable development of Bangladesh’s RMG industry, especially in the area of environmental sustainability

World Health Summit begins Oct 16 in Berlin

The World Health Summit 2022 will begin on October 16 in Berlin, Germany with a ceremony. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will be joined by German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the Presidents of France and of Senegal, as well as other high-ranking dignitaries. For the first time, World