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The Embassy Journal :A US delegation wrapped up its visit to Bangladesh today, focusing on strengthening the country’s economy, democracy, and labor rights. Led by Kelly M. Fay Rodríguez, U.S. Department of State Special Representative, and Thia Li, Deputy Undersecretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, the delegation also included representatives from USAID, senior leaders from major American brands like Gap Inc., PVH Corporation, and VF Corporation, as well as international labor experts such as Christy Hoffman, General Secretary of UNI Global Union, and Scott Nova, Executive Director of the Worker Rights Consortium. The American brands represented in the delegation…
The Embassy Journal:The Bangladesh Embassy in Paris has officially launched its e-passport service for Bangladeshi expatriates residing in France. The service was inaugurated on Sunday during a special program at the embassy. Bangladesh Ambassador to France, Khondkar M Talha, kicked off the service by accepting e-passport applications from expatriates Jahangir Hossain and Moshtaq Baig in person. The event was attended by First Secretary (Political) and Head of Chancery Md Walid Bin Quashem, E-passport Project Director Brig Gen Muhammad Nurus Salam, and MA Taher, General Secretary of the France BNP. Taher emphasized that nearly a million Bangladeshis live in France and…
The Embassy Journal : The Government has appointed Mohammad Khorshed Alam Khastagir, currently serving as the Minister (Political) and Deputy High Commissioner at the Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, as the next Ambassador of Bangladesh to Poland. Khastagir, a career diplomat belonging to the 20th batch of BCS (Foreign Affairs) cadre, joined Bangladesh Foreign Service in 2001, said a foreign ministry’s press release here. Prior to joining his current assignment in October 2020, he served as the Director/Director General of Europe and EU Wing and International Organisations Wing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2015-2019). In his diplomatic career,…
The 2024 U.S. election concluded decisively, with Republicans securing a sweeping victory. Not only did Donald Trump win reelection to the White House, but Republicans also won the popular vote, traditionally a Democratic consolation prize. With Republican control of both the presidency and Congress, plus their advantage in Supreme Court judges, the Democratic Party’s defeat was total. U.S. voters thoroughly rejected the Biden administration’s four-year tenure, with their repudiation of Vice President Kamala Harris representing a clear condemnation of Biden’s policies. The primary cause of Democrats’ defeat was dissatisfaction with economic performance under Biden, particularly inflation. According to exit polls, two-thirds…
The Embassy Journal :Iran’s Ambassador to Bangladesh, Mansour Chavoshi, met with Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, the Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), in a significant diplomatic encounter on Sunday afternoon. The meeting took place at the BNP Chairperson’s office in Gulshan, Dhaka, at 4 p.m. Present at the meeting were BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury and Shama Obaid, a member of the party’s International Affairs Committee. The discussions reportedly focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring various areas of cooperation between Bangladesh and Iran. Following the meeting, Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury addressed the media, stating…
The Embassy Journal :As Western diplomats stir discussions around Bangladesh’s upcoming national election, China’s stance remains clear—non-interference. Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, reiterated that China’s policy is not to meddle in the internal affairs of any country, including Bangladesh, asserting that it is up to the people of Bangladesh to decide who will lead the nation. This declaration comes amidst growing scrutiny from Western powers, particularly the United States and European nations, over Bangladesh’s electoral process. Questions have been raised by the ruling Awami League about the involvement of foreign entities in domestic elections, with General Secretary Obaidul Quader…
The Embassy Journal :The Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, has emphasized that India and Bangladesh’s cooperation is multifaceted and cannot be confined to a single issue or agenda, especially given the country’s turbulent political changes. Speaking at the opening of a three-day international conference on Sunday in Dhaka, Verma acknowledged that while there may be occasional discomfort in the bilateral ties, these challenges should not obstruct the overall progress of their relationship. Verma was delivering a keynote address at the “Bay of Bengal Conversations” event, organized by the Center for Governance Studies (CGS), where he reflected on the…
The Embassy Journal :On Sunday morning, Singapore’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Derek Loh, met with BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at the BNP Chairperson’s office in Gulshan, Dhaka. The meeting was attended by other key figures, including Michel Loh, Charge d’Affaires at the Singapore High Commission in Dhaka, and Rahul Abraham, Desk Officer from the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs. BNP’s Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Chairperson’s Advisory Council member Enamul Haque Chowdhury, and members of the party’s International Affairs Committee, including Shama Obaid, were also present. After the meeting, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury shared insights…
The Embassy Journal :The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, in partnership with local law enforcement agencies, has rolled out a new Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Threat Financing (AML/CTF) training program aimed at strengthening Bangladesh’s capacity to tackle financial crime and cyber threats. The initiative, which is funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism and led by the U.S. Secret Service, officially launched at the Police Staff College. The year-long program brings together 60 law enforcement officials from 11 Bangladeshi agencies. It includes a mix of in-person seminars, online modules, and hands-on investigative exercises, covering critical areas such as open-source…
Dhaka,Bangladesh: Palestinian Ambassador Mr. Yousef S.Y. Ramadan paid a courtesy visit to Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Mr. Md. Jashim Uddin today, marking an important step in reinforcing the longstanding bilateral relationship between the two nations. During the meeting, both diplomats discussed a wide range of issues, with a particular focus on strengthening cooperation in various fields and reaffirming Bangladesh’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause. Foreign Secretary Md. Jashim Uddin reiterated Bangladesh’s strong and consistent backing for Palestine, emphasizing the country’s commitment to a two-state solution that ensures the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state. This stance has been…
