Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen today said that China sincerely wishes Bangladesh a smooth general election, social stability, and improved livelihoods for its people, reaffirming Beijing’s readiness to work closely with Dhaka in advancing shared development and modernisation goals.
“China sincerely wishes Bangladesh a smooth general election, social stability, and improved livelihoods for its people,” the envoy said while speaking at a seminar hosted by the Association of Former Ambassadors (AOFA) at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka.
“China stands ready to work with Bangladesh to uphold a people-centred development philosophy, carry forward the spirit of independence and self-reliance, and jointly explore a path to modernisation that suits our respective natio...
The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase (ACCGP) today approved several proposals related to fertiliser imports for the current fiscal year, aiming to ensure a stable supply of key agricultural inputs nationwide.
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed presided over the meeting virtually. According to the officials at the Cabinet Division, the approved imports include urea, TSP, MOP fertiliser, and phosphoric acid, which will be made from multiple international sources under state-level arrangements.
Information and Broadcasting Adviser, Md. Mahfuj Alam said that the Awami League (AL) faced insolvency or bankruptcy after 2014.
"Despite the party's organisational size, its internal viability had been severely undermined," he said while speaking as the special guest at a book unveiling ceremony at a hotel in the city on Tuesday.
The book title ‘Agnijara Barsha (Fiery Monsoon)’ was unveiled at the end of the ‘Economic Reform Summit 2025. Voice for Reform, BRAIN, Fintech Society, INNOVISION and Nagorik Coalition organised the two-day summit. In his speech, Mahfuj Alam acknowledged that the July Uprising had presented a golden opportunity for reform.
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today reaffirmed that Bangladesh continues to pursue a balanced and pragmatic foreign policy, maintaining close ties with both the United States and China while safeguarding its national interests.
"There is nothing for anyone to worry about," Hossain told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs when asked about concerns expressed by the US regarding Bangladesh's growing engagement with China.
"We have deep relations with the United States and extensive economic relations with China. I don't think there is any reason for concern, since we have maintained a balance," he said.
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The National Consensus Commission (NCC) on Tuesday recommended that the interim government arrange a referendum following the immediate promulgation of the July National Charter (Constitutional Reform) Implementation Order 2025.
“We’ve recommended the government to arrange a referendum any day till the national-election day from the promulgation of an order,” said NCC Vice-Chair Prof Ali Riaz.
He said this replying to a question at ...
BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday said their party does not agree with the Consensus Commission’s recommendation to hold a referendum before the national election, saying BNP’s position on the issue remains unchanged.
“BNP does not agree with the Consensus Commission’s recommendation to hold a referendum before the national election,” he said.
Khosru made the remarks while talking to reporters after BNP Secr...
