Bangladesh-Pakistan holding Foreign Office Consultations after 15 years

Bangladesh and Pakistan have resumed their Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) after a 15-year hiatus, with a meeting that began this morning (17 April) in Dhaka.

The United States has reiterated that the people of Bangladesh hold the key to their country`s future, underlining the significance of democratic values, active civic participation, and fair elections.

China is preparing to make a substantial contribution to Bangladesh’s healthcare system through the establishment of a large-scale hospital. The proposed facility, tentatively named the China-Bangladesh Friendship General Hospital, is part of a broader initiative aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in health services. 

Highlighting Bangladesh’s remarkable development journey, Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday described the country as a place of “bold and unconventional ideas” that have consistently turned into success stories. He called on international investors to take a serious look at the opportunities in Bangladesh and join forces to drive global change.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Bangladesh to increase its public investment and enhance governance in development initiatives to support the country’s economic expansion, according to officials on Monday.

On the occasion of Bangladesh’s Independence Day US President Donald Trump extended his greetings to Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser, and the people of Bangladesh.

Bangladesh is commemorating the martyrs of the genocide committed by the Pakistani forces on the night of Mar 25, 1971, to crush the freedom movement of the Bengali people.

Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin has expressed optimism that the upcoming High-Level Conference, organized under the United Nations` initiative in New York, will generate fresh and innovative solutions to address the ongoing Rohingya crisis.

A potential meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh’s interim government head Dr Muhammad Yunus, may take place during the upcoming BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand next month. However, Indian authorities have yet to respond to Dhaka’s proposal.

The United States has expressed support for the steps taken by Bangladesh’s interim government to uphold the safety and security of its citizens.

India has significantly reduced the number of medical visas issued to Bangladeshi nationals, citing staffing constraints, according to six sources familiar with the matter.

The interim government has expressed concern over the remarks made by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Bangladesh`s situation.

Bangladesh`s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to visit China later this month for a high-level diplomatic engagement, including a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the interim government announced on Sunday.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres departed from Dhaka this morning at 9:55 AM, marking the end of his four-day official visit to Bangladesh.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka this Thursday afternoon for a four-day official visit, following an invitation from Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus.

The Inter-Services Public Relations, or ISPR, has protested reports by certain Indian media outlets regarding the “discipline” of the Bangladesh Army.