Bangladesh has begun the process of bringing former police chief Benazir Ahmed back from the United Arab Emirates amid reports that a Dubai court released him on conditional bail, a government adviser said Sunday.
Bangladesh and Myanmar agreed Sunday to expand bilateral trade, improve connectivity and pursue conditions for the voluntary return of Rohingya refugees, officials said.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged the United States on Saturday to expand investment in Bangladesh, particularly in warehousing, agriculture and information technology.
Bangladesh has joined 13 other countries in backing a Saudi-led plan to establish a multinational maritime defense alliance focused on protecting major shipping routes in the Red Sea region.
U.S. special envoy Sergio Gor began his first official visit to Bangladesh on Thursday, with officials saying the trip would focus on strategic relations, regional security and economic cooperation.
Russia has proposed conducting trade with Bangladesh in Indian rupees and establishing a dedicated payment system to bypass transaction barriers caused by United States sanctions on Russian banks, officials said.
Foreign ministers of Bangladesh and the Maldives met in Male to discuss a proposed direct shipping link and broader cooperation to strengthen bilateral ties.
Border Guard Bangladesh and local residents stopped three alleged attempts by India’s Border Security Force to push 22 people across the border early Saturday, according to local media reports.
Bangladesh will restore the phrase “This passport is valid for all countries of the world except Israel” to newly issued passports and add watermarks honoring three people killed during the July Mass Uprising of 2024, according to a home ministry directive.
Bangladesh has formally asked India to return former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, who was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity committed during the July Mass Uprising, a government official said Monday.
