Bangladesh is remembering martyrs of March 25 massacre on Genocide Day

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.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is scheduled to embark on a four-day visit to Bangladesh starting Thursday. This marks his second trip to the country in seven years, with key attention expected to focus on the ongoing Rohingya crisis and broader human rights concerns.

Canada has pledged 272.1 million US dollar in new foreign aid funding to support development initiatives in Bangladesh and across the Indo-Pacific region, International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen announced on Sunday, 9 March.

The United Nations has announced a significant reduction in food rations for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, cutting monthly allocations from $12.50 to $6 starting next month unless urgent funding is secured. This move threatens to intensify food insecurity in the world`s largest refugee settlement.

Bangladesh`s Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain expressed optimism on Tuesday regarding the resolution of visa-related issues with India. However, he emphasized that the issuance of visas is a `sovereign right` of any nation.

The Election Commission of Bangladesh has published the latest voter statistics, showing a consistent rise in the number of registered voters over the past year.

The Japanese government has joined forces with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to improve conditions for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. A recent agreement between the two entities aims to enhance primary healthcare, upgrade living conditions, and promote self-sufficiency among refugees.