Dhaka, February 21 The first session of the newly elected 13th Parliament of Bangladesh is expected to commence in the second week of March, a top official of the ruling BNP said on Saturday.The spokesperson for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Salahuddin...
Dhaka, February 19 US President Donald Trump on Thursday called for stronger trade and defense ties with Dhaka as he congratulated Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on assuming office.In a letter released by Bangladesh's Foreign Ministry, Trump urged Rahman to maintain momentum in...
Washington, February 19 – US President Donald Trump has congratulated Bangladesh's newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on his “historic election” and urged progress on bilateral trade and defence agreements, stating that Washington aims to maintain momentum in its strategic relationship...
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The heads of Bangladesh's three armed forces paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Bangladesh Secretariat this morning, on his second day in office.Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M. Nazmul Hassan, and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief...
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New Delhi, February 19 – With Tarique Rahman beginning his first term as Prime Minister of Bangladesh, all eyes are on how he will handle his neighboring countries. The initial signs have been positive, especially concerning India. However, security agencies caution against a resurgence in...
Dhaka, February 18 – In his inaugural address to the nation, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman pledged to strengthen the rule of law and ensure a safe and secure environment for all citizens, regardless of their background or beliefs.Rahman, a 60-year-old leader, emphasized the importance of...
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Dhaka, February 18 Bangladesh's newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman vowed to strengthen the rule of law on Wednesday and said his government would turn the country into a safe land for people of all faiths, regardless of party, opinion, religion, or ethnicity.In his maiden televised...
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Dhaka, February 18 Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired the first meeting of his newly formed cabinet on Wednesday, which set a 180-day priority plan with a focus on controlling commodity prices, maintaining law and order, and stabilizing supply chains.Rahman, the 60-year-old...
New Delhi, February 18 – The resurgent Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is asserting itself politically, as evidenced by its firm stance on immediate constitutional reforms, directing its criticism at the newly formed government led by BNP's Tarique Rahman.In June last year, the registration of...
Dhaka, February 18 Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired the first meeting of his newly formed cabinet on Wednesday “to chart the course for the new administration,” media reports said.Rahman, the chief of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was sworn in as prime minister on...
New Delhi, February 18 – Relations between India and Bangladesh are experiencing a reset following the massive victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first to congratulate Tarique Rahman on his impressive victory.PM Modi even sent a letter...
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New Delhi/Dhaka, February 18 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar congratulated Khalilur Rahman on being appointed as the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh under the new Tarique Rahman-led government.Khalilur Rahman was sworn in as the Foreign Minister on Tuesday at the South Plaza of...
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Dhaka, February 18 – Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with the chief of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Shafiqur Rahman, and conveyed India's greetings to the Leader of the Opposition on his new role, and reaffirmed New Delhi's enduring support for Dhaka.The meeting took place on Tuesday, on the...
February 18, New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India at a mutually convenient time.The invitation was conveyed in a letter which was handed over by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla when he met Tarique Rahman following the...
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New Delhi, February 17 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India along with his family, and has expressed his desire to work closely with the BNP leader to strengthen the multifaceted bilateral relations.In a letter to Rahman, Modi said...
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Beijing, February 17 Chinese Premier Li Qiang congratulated Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday, expressing Beijing's willingness to collaborate with Dhaka in strengthening bilateral ties across all sectors, including BRI projects, to elevate their relationship to a new...
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Dhaka, February 17. India must use its economic and political strength to pursue a strategy of soft deterrence, blending preventive and re-engagement diplomacy, allowing it to negotiate with Bangladesh from a position of strength on both fronts. From safeguarding its interests to advancing them...
Dhaka, February 17 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met Tarique Rahman shortly after the BNP leader was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and handed over a congratulatory letter from his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, officials said.Birla, accompanied by Foreign Secretary Vikram...
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New Delhi, February 17 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India and has extended his best wishes to the newly sworn-in leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.The invitation was extended to Rahman through a letter handed over by Lok...
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New Delhi, February 17 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended the swearing-in ceremony of the new Bangladeshi Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, in Dhaka on Tuesday, and stated that India stands ready to support Bangladesh's efforts to build a democratic, progressive, and inclusive nation...
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