Diplomacy

India-Pakistan tensions prompt diversion of Dhaka-bound international flights

UNB: Two international flights bound for Bangladesh changed their routes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following missile attacks in parts of Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Wednesday. According

BD govt to decide, when election will be held: EU ambassador

TDS Desk: The European Union (EU) ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller said that the Bangladesh government will decide when the elections will be held. However, the EU also understands the

UAE expedites visa Issuance for Bangladeshis following talks

TDS Desk: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made significant progress in resuming visa issuance for Bangladeshi nationals, following “sustained diplomatic engagement” between the two countries, officials said. Meanwhile, a

EU backs democratic oversight in Bangladesh’s financial governance

TDS Desk: European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Wednesday (April 30) said they are working to ensure that the next Bangladesh Parliament will provide comprehensive democratic oversight

Govt will consider if asked to mediate Indo-Pak peace: Foreign adviser

TDS Desk: The interim government will consider options if it is asked to mediate between India and Pakistan amid boiling tensions between the two countries over a recent terrorist attack

Dhaka, Islamabad holds FOC after 15 years

BSS: Bangladesh and Pakistan on Thursday held a foreign secretary-level Foreign Office Consultation (FOC) in Dhaka After a gap of nearly 15 years. Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin and