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PM's visit deepens Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur strategic partnership: FM

Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman today said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's recent visit to Malaysia has elevated bilateral relations to a new level, marked by close personal communication between the two prime ministers and major progress in trade, labour and strategic cooperation. "Malaysia w

Bangladesh Police Dismisses Claim of 7 Awami League, Chhatra League Bodies in Turag River as Baseless

Bangladesh Police on Saturday said social media posts claiming that the bodies of seven Awami League and Chhatra League leaders and activists were floating in Dhaka’s Turag River were completely baseless, and urged the public not to be misled by the propaganda. The information was disclosed in a pr

Ajker Patrika Marks Fifth Anniversary, Reaffirms Commitment to Neutral Journalism

Ajker Patrika on Saturday marked its fifth anniversary with a small in-house event at its head office in Banasree, Dhaka, where Acting Editor Kamrul Hasan said the daily had remained steadfast in neutral and credible journalism despite the rise of algorithm-driven media. The anniversary was celebra

PM tells Parliament Malaysia and China visits were aimed at protecting Bangladesh’s interests

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman told the National Parliament on Saturday that his recent visits to Malaysia and China were aimed at speaking for Bangladesh’s interests and protecting them, saying there was “no personal matter” involved in the trips. Speaking in Parliament, Tarique Rahman said the peo

India to Resume Tourist Visas for Bangladeshis from 28 June After Nearly Two Years

India has announced that it will resume issuing tourist visas to Bangladeshi citizens from 28 June, nearly two years after the service was suspended, in a move described as part of efforts to normalise bilateral relations with Dhaka. The announcement was made on Thursday by India’s new High Commiss

PM Arrives in Beijing from Dalian by Bullet Train, Receives Red-Carpet Welcome

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman arrived in Beijing from Dalian by high-speed train at 5:35pm local time on Tuesday and received a red-carpet welcome at Chaoming Railway Station. He was accompanied by his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman and members of his delegation.

Bangladesh, Australia eye stronger parliamentary cooperation, partnerships

Bangladesh and Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, with a focus on strengthening parliamentary cooperation and expanding collaboration in education, agriculture and trade.

Allegations of attack on journalists after Jamaat procession in Dhanmondi 32

An attack has been alleged at one stage during a scuffle between leaders and activists of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and journalists after a protest program at Dhanmondi 32 in the capital. A journalist named Mahfuzur Rahman Shishir was injured in the incident. He was later admitted to the hospital.