Diplomacy

PM reaffirms commitment to workers’ rights during talks with ILO chief

UNB: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to protecting workers’ rights, improving workplace safety and implementing international labour standards during a meeting with International Labour Organization

Irene Khan appointed Bangladesh’s UN envoy

Diplomatic Correspondent: The government has appointed prominent human rights advocate Irene Khan as Bangladesh’s permanent representative and ambassador to the United Nations in New York, granting her the status of

3 of a Bangladeshi family stabbed dead in Italy’s Rome

Diplomatic Correspondent: Three members of a Bangladeshi family were stabbed to death and one was injured critically during an attack at their residence in Italy’s capital Rome on Friday night,

India to resume tourist visas for Bangladeshis on Sunday after nearly 2yrs

Following the political changeover in Bangladesh on August 5, 2024, India suspended the issuance of all types of visas, citing security concerns Online Desk: India will resume issuing tourist visas

Beijing proposes Bangladesh-Myanmar-China economic corridor

TDS Desk: China has proposed the development of an economic corridor connecting Bangladesh, Myanmar and China to enhance regional connectivity, trade and economic cooperation. The proposal came during talks between

Govt awaiting UAE response on Benazir’s extradition: Salahuddin

Staff Reporter: The government is awaiting the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) final response on the extradition of former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed after completing all required legal formalities,