Bilateral-relations

The Bangladesh government has responded quickly and appropriately to the unprecedented humanitarian crisis caused by recent landslides and flash floods in the friendly Himalayan nation of Nepal. Under the direct instructions of the Prime Minister, the government has decided to provide a financial grant of $1 million, equivalent to approximately Tk 123 million, to ensure emergency relief and medical assistance for disaster affected Nepali people. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs made an off...

Is Prime Minister Tarique Rahman going to visit India? Although discussions are underway, neither side has made any clear statement on the matter. Meanwhile, Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir said Tarique Rahman will visit New Delhi only after trust is restored between the two countries. In an interview with Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), Humayun Kabir said the prime minister’s visit to India could take place only when an appropriate environment is created based o...

Bangladesh has expressed anger over India allowing Sheikh Hasina, who is staying in India while facing a death sentence for crimes against humanity, to participate in a direct interaction with journalists in Delhi. The Bangladesh government said it had already conveyed its concerns to the Indian government about the potential negative impact of holding the event on efforts to rebuild bilateral relations. Despite this, Bangladesh has expressed deep disappointment and anger over the event...