- ’18 crore people won’t let India occupy even an inch of land’
- Tk 1.5 billion granted for treatment of injured in July Uprising
- Govt to sell hilsa at Tk600/kg from tomorrow
- Hasina will be brought to country and tried: Press Secretary
- 'Bangladesh Single Window' to be effective within March: Lutfey Siddiqi
- Riders to celebrate GSL triumph with fans in Rangpur
- One more dies of dengue
- ‘Government to try holding national elections in December’
- Matiur sent to jail in arms case
- Danish have hygge, Irish have the craic, Welsh have hwyl’
- Zia’s 89th birth anniversary Sunday
- History will be trash if Chatradal's struggle is ignored: JCD President
- War against extortion will continue: Jamaat Ameer
- Jamal wants more footballers like Hamza to play for Bangladesh
- Israeli airport suspends flights following Yemen's attack
- Recommendation made to cut addl duty on drugs: Adviser
- Tigress start U19 T20 World Cup defeating Nepal
- Civic volunteer convicted in RG Kar rape-murder case
- Don’t elect thieves: M Shakhawat
- Review hearing to restore caretaker government tomorrow
Adviser’s visit to China: New diplomatic message
Foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain will pay a bilateral visit to China this month which is described as a very important first bilateral visit after the formation of the interim government. Regional geopolitical strategy, trade balance, investment and sustainable solution to Rohingya crisis will...
Came for short term but want to leave footprint
Finance adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said they have come to power for one to one and half years to make reforms and they want to leave a footprint. He on Sunday made the remarks while addressing an event at the foreign ministry as chief guest. The event was organized on the occasion of release...
Dhaka's ties with India, China, US important: Foreign Adviser
Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday said maintaining balanced relations with three big countries India, China and the United States and addressing the Rohingya issue are among the priorities in the year 2025. Talking to reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hossain said he...
Foreign Adviser urges NRBs to invest in country's key sectors
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has urged Non-Resident Bangladeshis to leverage their expertise and networks to invest in Bangladeshs key sectors. He also reiterated the interim governments commitment to create a business-friendly environment, reports UNB. By partnering with the...
‘Broad consensus on nat’l interest in foreign affairs essential’
Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain emphasized the need for a broad political consensus on safeguarding national interests in foreign affairs, urging future political leadership to prioritize unity over partisanship. I hope those elected to lead the country next will run it on the basis of...
Bangladesh urges Myanmar to resolve border issue
Bangladesh has called on Myanmar to address the ongoing border and Rakhine issues, stressing that it cannot engage in negotiations with non-state actors, such as the Arakan Army, over control of the border. Bangladeshs Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain conveyed this message to Myanmar...
Bangladesh must address pressing challenges, seize opportunities: Touhid
Stressing that peace and harmony among littoral states are crucial to unlocking the Bay of Bengals potential, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain emphasised on Sunday that Bangladesh must address pressing challenges and seize emerging opportunities, reports UNB. By fostering strategic...
Foreign Affairs Adviser mourns death of AF Hassan Ariff
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has expressed grief over the death of AF Hassan Ariff, adviser to the ministries of land, and civil aviation and tourism, reports UNB. In a condolence message on Friday, Touhid Hossain prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed his...
Foreign Adviser calls on Timor-Leste President
Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain called on visiting Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta at Hotel Sonogram on Sunday morning, reports BSS. Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan also present during the call on. The meeting marked the beginning of President...
“Will go away after handing over power to politicians through elections”
The foreign affairs adviser of the interim government Md Touhid Hossain said they will go away after handling over power to the politicians through elections. The adviser on Saturday made this remark at a view-exchange meeting with stake holders including government officials, freedom fighters,...
Indian Foreign Secretary to brief media this afternoon
Visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will make a brief statement for the media after his meeting with Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Monday afternoon. There will be a separate briefing by Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at 5:30pm....
Govt to brief diplomats on minority issues today
The interim government on Monday will brief diplomats stationed in Dhaka on current issues, especially on the minorities, reports UNB. Its mainly on minority issues, a senior official at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told the media. Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain will brief the...
We’re not threat to anyone: Foreign Affairs Advisor
Foreign Affairs Advisor M Touhid Hossain on Saturday said, We are not a threat to anyone, and we do not want anyone to be a threat to us. We want to maintain good relations with all countries. He said this while speaking at a roundtable titled Bangladesh-India Relations: Expectations, Barriers...
Touhid reaffirms Bangladesh's dedication to fostering interfaith harmony
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain on Wednesday reaffirmed Bangladeshs dedication to safeguarding religious sites and fostering interfaith harmony, reports BSS. He made the commitment while representing Bangladesh at the United Nations Global Conference on Safeguarding Religious Sites: A...
Touhid to lead Bangladesh at UNAOC Global Forum in Portugal
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain is set to represent Bangladesh at the 10th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), scheduled to take place in Cascais, a coastal resort town in Portugal, from November 25 to 27. The adviser will leave Dhaka for Lisbon on...
Indian FS leads Delhi at Bangladesh-India FOC next month: Touhid
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is scheduled to visit Dhaka in mid December to lead the Indian delegation at the next round of Bangladesh-India Foreign Office Consultation (FOC), signaling efforts to normalize bilateral relations between the two neighboring nations, reports BSS. I believe...
'Govt to hand over responsibilities after creating democratic atmosphere'
The United Kingdom is interested about national elections of Bangladesh. The country wants to know how it can help the interim government in this regard. And it has been said from the government that the current interim government wants to leave after creating a fair democratic environment....
Bangladesh reaffirms ‘zero tolerance’ stance on terrorism, commits to global security
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Monday reaffirmed Bangladeshs zero tolerance policy against terrorism and underscored the countrys commitment to global security collaborations and alignment with UN conventions. He stressed the importance of a human rights-centered approach to...
Touhid off to Kuwait to attend counter terrorism conference
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday departed for Kuwait to attend the high-level counter-terrorism conference to be held on November 4-5 in Kuwait City, reports BSS. Kuwait, Tajikistan, and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) will jointly organise the...
Bangladesh, Australia seek effective initiatives to promote regular migration
Bangladesh and Australia have stressed effective initiatives from both sides for facilitating regular and safe migration, reports UNB. Australia has underscored the need for containing irregular migration while promoting safe and regular migration and Bangladesh agreed with Australias position....
Dhaka highlights youth's role in democratic reforms at Commonwealth Summit
Highlighting the role of Bangladeshs youth in fostering recent democratic reforms in Bangladesh, foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain has called upon Commonwealth leaders to engage 1.5 billion youth across the member states for a sustainable future, reports BSS. He made the call at the 27th...