TOAB demands continuation of existing VAT exemption

The Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) today called for the continuation of the existing VAT exemption on tour operator services, which is planned to be withdrawn in the proposed…

Sheikh Hasina invited Narendra Modi to Bangladesh: Foreign Minister

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Bangladesh. Foreign Minister accompanying the Prime Minister in Delhi. Hasan Mahmud told reporters this. Bangladesh High Commissioner…

Extraordinary D-8 Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting on Gaza Situation Held at Dolmabahçe Palace, Istanbul

An “Extraordinary Meeting of the D-8 Council of Foreign Ministers” to discuss the “Situation in Gaza” was held on June 8, 2024, at the historic Dolmabahçe Palace in the City…

Muhammad A. Muhith has been elected as the Chair of the Second Committee of the UNGA

Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith, has been elected unanimously as the Chair of the Second Committee of the United Nations General Assembly for the…

The world market of jute products will be in our possession

The Minister of Textiles and Jute and Member of Bangladesh Awami League President Mandoli, said that jute products are being exported to different parts of the world. Our entrepreneurs are…

Bangladesh seeks ASEAN’s support to become its Sectoral Dialogue Partner

At the 31st ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) held today in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Mr. Md Rais Hasan Sarower, ndc, Director General of the Ministry…

Bangladesh Secures Resounding Victory in ECOSOC Election for the term 2025-2027

On 07 June 2024 Bangladesh was elected as a member of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), one of the principal organs of the United Nations, for the term 2025-2027…

Embassy Cup Cricket Carnival 2024 Kicks Off in Dhaka

The first ever ‘Embassy Cricket Carnival-2024’ rolls on 7 June, Friday at the Bashundhara Sporting Complex. The two-day long cricket bonanza is being organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

Bangladesh Endorses U.S. Initiative for Lasting Peace in Gaza

The Government of Bangladesh expresses support for the initiative put forward by the United States of America to achieve a ceasefire, release of hostages and restoration of peace in the…

Additional climate finance is essential for vulnerable countries like Bangladesh

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said that additional climate finance is essential for vulnerable countries like Bangladesh. The minister said that Bangladesh can be thought of…