Prime Minister Tarique Rahman had a busy first day during his New York visit to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Taking part in 10 important programmes throughout the day, he highlighted Bangladesh’s interests on various issues, including the Rohingya crisis, Continue Reading

Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, paid a courtesy call on US First Lady Melania Trump at an event held in New York on the occasion of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting took place on Tuesday (September 22) at The St. Regis New York in […]Continue Reading

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman attended a dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump for world leaders staying in New York to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The dinner was held on Tuesday (September 22) night local time. Prime Minister’s Adviser and Office Spokesperson Mahdi […]Continue Reading

Crude oil prices have fallen slightly in the global market. On Wednesday (September 23), Brent crude futures fell by 7 cents, or 0.07 percent, to $99.18 per barrel. At the same time, the price of US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude declined by 35 cents, or 0.39 percent, to $90.17 per barrel. Reuters reported that […]Continue Reading

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has sought more effective cooperation from the international community to create a pathway for the safe and dignified return of forcibly displaced Rohingyas who have taken refuge in Bangladesh after fleeing Myanmar. He also stressed the need for a coordinated international initiative to find a sustainable solution to the long-running crisis. Continue Reading

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session. The high-level meeting was held on Tuesday (September 22) at the Turkish House in New York. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed various issues of mutual interest with a view […]Continue Reading

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman had a busy schedule on the first day of his New York visit to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. He directly participated in 10 of the 12 scheduled programmes throughout the day, attending UN events and holding bilateral meetings with world leaders while discussing the Rohingya […]Continue Reading

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has expressed interest in establishing an office in the capital Dhaka, citing Bangladesh’s growing number of Facebook users and the potential of its online business market. The US technology company has also expressed interest in cooperating with Bangladesh to expand e-commerce and online businesses and working with the country […]Continue Reading

The 4th Made-in- Pakistan Exhibition was launched at the International Convention City Bashundhara, Dhaka, today. Organized by the Pakistan Association of Exhibition Industry, more than 100 Pakistani exhibitors are showcasing their products including textiles, food & beverages, cosmetics, herbal and wellness products, handicrafts and fashion accessories. The exhibition Continue Reading