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Bangladesh seeks to import more onion and sugar from India before Ramadan

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- Bangladesh has sought India's support in supplying essential commodities, specially onion from India ahead of the holy month of Ramadan in an effort to keep prices of the essentia... Read More


Execution of fast-track projects trails tracks

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Execution of "fast-track" and megaprojects trails the tracks and implementers are surrendering much of available funds, allocated in the current budget, having missed timelines for wo... Read More


Under Biden administration, ICE increases solitary confinement

Bangladesh, Feb. 9 -- Despite promises to prioritize humane treatment and reform within the US immigration system, the Biden administration faces mounting criticism over the escalating use of solitary... Read More


Libyan premier greets Sheikh Hasina on her re-election as PM

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Moahmed Al-Dabaiba has congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her re-election as Prime Minister of Bangladesh. In a greeting letter sent to S... Read More


The little helicopter that could

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- They've taken to calling it "the little helicopter that could". For nearly three years, it could and did, charming plenty of aviation and other enthusiasts everywhere. As of a few... Read More


Biden mistakenly calls Egyptian President as "president of Mexico"

Washington, Feb. 9 -- US President Joe Biden made a serious gaffe when he called Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi as "the president of Mexico" during a press conference in the White House, The ... Read More


ASEAN Secy-General to visit India from February 11 to 15

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, will be on an official visit to India from February 11 to 15, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release. This will be th... Read More


Beijing firm supported pro-China 'propaganda' in 30 countries: Report

Beijing, Feb. 9 -- A Chinese company in the southern city of Shenzhen has allegedly been assisting at least 123 websites in pushing the "pro-Beijing" agenda, Radio Free Asia reported, citing a recent ... Read More


Toyota to partially resume production in Japan on Feb 13 after temporary closure

Tokyo, Feb. 9 -- Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota will resume the work of four manufacturing lines at three factories in Japan after operations were halted due to revelations regarding the fals... Read More


MEA organises fellowship programme to equip young diplomats with disarmament, security affairs, foreign policy

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- The fourth edition of the Annual Disarmament and International Security Fellowship Programme was organised by the Ministry of External Affairs, to make young diplomats aware of co... Read More