PM in New York to attend UNGA

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday night arrived in New York, USA to attend the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). A VVIP chartered flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the PM and her entourage landed at JFK International Airport here at about 10:25 pm New York time. Bangladesh

PM joins funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday joined the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II along with other world leaders at Westminster Abbey. US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron were also among the hundreds of dignitaries who attended the funeral service at Westminster Abbey - the building in which she was

PM interacts with world leaders at King’s reception

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday attended a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III at Buckingham Palace with other world leaders. King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla hosted the reception for the presidents, prime ministers and monarchs from around the world. Hasina was accompanied by her younger sister

PM pays tribute to late Queen Elizabeth II

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday showed her last respect to the Queen Elizabeth II saying that in her death she "lost someone like my mother." Hasina arrived in London on an official visit to the UK on September 15 to attend the funeral of the Queen. Bangladesh High Commissioner to the

King Charles thanks PM, wishes Bangladeshis well

King Charles III has thanked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for personally attending his 'most beloved mother's' state funeral, to be held on Monday morning. In a telephone call from Buckingham Palace, the new King conveyed his gratitude to the PM. According to a press release, Charles, who long held the Prince of

PM calls for negotiated end to Ukraine war

Leader of the Opposition and Head of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer on Saturday said 'Bangladesh and the UK are bound by excellent ties and further reinforced by the British-Bangladesh diaspora'. He observed this during his meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her place of residence here. The prime minister

PM Hasina leaves Dhaka to attend 77th UNGA

 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday morning left here for the United Kingdom en route to New York to attend the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).  A VVIP chartered flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the premier and her entourage departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at

India-Bangladesh relations will improve significantly: Doraiswami

India hopes that friendly relations with Bangladesh will reach new heights under Sheikh Hasina's leadership. Outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Kumar Doraiswami made the remark during his farewell call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the latter's official residence Ganobhaban Wednesday (14 September). PM's Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Jahid Tusher

PM visits British HC to pay tribute to Queen

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II by placing wreath in front of her portrait at the British High Commission here. The premier signed the condolence book that opened at the British High Commission following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September. PM's Deputy Press

PM likely to attend Queen’s state funeral

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is likely to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19 for which her stay in London may be extended by one day, said a reliable source on Sunday. On September 19, the Queen's coffin will be taken in a procession to Westminster Abbey