Bangladesh added to US visa bond list

The United States has expanded a visa bond policy to include Bangladesh and 24 other countries, requiring citizens of these nations to post refundable bonds of up to $15,000 as part of their application for a US visitor visa, according to the US State Department website.
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Chinese ambassador meets Tarique Rahman

Meeting held at party chairperson's Gulshan office
7 January 2026, 12:28 PM

Pakistan PM pays tribute to Khaleda Zia

Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif yesterday visited the Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad to offer condolences over the death of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Once things settle down, sense of neighbourliness in this region will grow: Jaishankar

Indian external affairs minister wishes Bangladesh well for polls
2 January 2026, 18:22 PM

Neighbourly ties will improve in due course

Wishing Bangladesh well for the upcoming national election, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar yesterday said neighbourly ties in the region will improve in due course.
2 January 2026, 18:00 PM

A positive move but requires more understanding

Gesture from Delhi is unmistakable
2 January 2026, 12:21 PM

Sri Lankan foreign minister meets Tarique Rahman

Offers condolences on Khaleda Zia’s passing
1 January 2026, 11:59 AM

Foreign dignitaries pay last respects

Foreign dignitaries, including top officials from India and Pakistan, paid their last respects to former three-time Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia at her funeral in Dhaka yesterday.
31 December 2025, 21:00 PM

Tributes and respects from across borders

Foreign dignitaries, including top officials from India and Pakistan, paid their last respects to BNP chairperson and three-time prime minister Khaleda Zia at her funeral in Dhaka yesterday.
31 December 2025, 18:00 PM

World leaders mourn Khaleda

World leaders, including the prime ministers of India, Pakistan and Nepal, yesterday extended their deepest condolences on the passing of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia.
30 December 2025, 19:57 PM

‘Ensure safety of our missions now’

Dhaka has asked New Delhi to take immediate steps to ensure the safety and security of Bangladesh’s diplomatic missions and facilities across India.
23 December 2025, 18:00 PM

French, German envoys condemn attack on Daily Star, assure full support for press freedom

Diplomats stress accountability while visiting the burnt, vandalised newspaper office
23 December 2025, 10:14 AM

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy, raises objection to violence targeting missions

Urges the neighbouring country to ensure diplomats’ safety
23 December 2025, 05:34 AM

Bangladesh missions halt services in Delhi, Agartala

Bangladesh missions in New Delhi and Agartala have suspended all consular and visa services amid security concerns.
22 December 2025, 18:00 PM

India-Bangladesh relations moving towards crisis

India-Bangladesh ties, which came under strain following August 5 political changeover, have deteriorated further
21 December 2025, 18:00 PM

‘Terrible moment for Bangladesh’s democracy’

The attacks on The Daily Star and Prothom Alo were a “terrible moment” for Bangladesh’s democracy, said Michael Miller, the EU ambassador to Bangladesh.
21 December 2025, 18:00 PM

UN, int’l rights groups condemn attack on media

The United Nations, diplomatic missions and international rights organisations have condemned the attacks on The Daily Star and Prothom Alo and the violence that erupted following the death of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Bin Hadi on Thursday.
19 December 2025, 18:00 PM
19 December 2025, 15:14 PM

Brent Christensen confirmed as next US ambassador to Bangladesh

New envoy likely to arrive in Dhaka early next year, says a US embassy official
19 December 2025, 14:25 PM

Time to empower media to counter misinformation

Journalists need to feel secure from harassment and confident that arrests are subject to due process and judicial oversight, said Michael Miller, the EU ambassador to Bangladesh.
18 December 2025, 18:00 PM