Bangladesh president calls for early repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar
President Mohammed Shahabuddin said Bangladesh opened its borders to the Rohingyas on humanitarian grounds, and currently the country is hosting around 1.2 million forcibly…
South Asia
India, Saudi will take strategic partnership to next level: PM
Areas for cooperation include energy security, trade and investment, defence and security, healthcare, food security, culture and community welfare issues among others.
Historic Bhutan-India railway link could begin soon
The railway connection holds the promise of fostering economic growth, particularly for the export of goods, and facilitating cultural exchange.
Will work in unison to stop US ‘dictates’: Russian foreign minister
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also said Moscow would prevent any attempt of interference by the US and its allies in this region.
Modi-Hasina meet: Food import, CEPA to feature high on agenda
For the past year, Bangladesh has been negotiating with India for a guaranteed supply of seven essential commodities, Commerce Secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh told The Daily Star…
Chinese envoy’s statement on Nepal-India trade sparks controversy
Experts say the Chinese ambassador’s statement violates the diplomatic norms, and has unnecessarily invited controversy over Nepal’s relations with neighbouring countries.
Don’t do business with two banks of Myanmar: Bangladesh Bank
The banking regulator said the two banks were now under sanctions issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, a financial intelligence and enforcement agency of the US…
Rohingya repatriation likely to start in a few months: Officials
Officials say once everything is finalised, 100 Rohingyas would be repatriated through the Ghumdhum-Tumbru border every day.
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar committed to clear, tangible investments in Pakistan
According to PM Kakar, Saudi Arabia’s investment would come in the mining, agriculture and information technology sectors, and was part of a push to increase foreign direct…
G20 Summit: Hasina-Modi meet on Sept 8
The meeting will take place at the official residence of the Indian PM, hours after Bangladesh PM Hasina's arrival in New Delhi to attend the summit as a special invitee of host…