Author: The Embassy Journal
On Wednesday, Brazilian Ambassador to Bangladesh, HE Paulo Fernando Dias Feres, paid a courtesy call to Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus at his office in Tejgaon, Dhaka. The meeting provided an opportunity for both dignitaries to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations between Brazil and Bangladesh. During the meeting, Ambassador Feres expressed his country’s interest in furthering diplomatic and economic ties with Bangladesh. Both parties emphasized the potential for increased collaboration in various sectors, including trade, education, and cultural exchange. The discussion also highlighted opportunities for mutual growth and cooperation, with an emphasis on sustainable development and innovation. Prof. Yunus,…
The Embassy Journal :The Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a circular recalling several senior diplomats, including ambassadors and high commissioners. The recall order, issued on Monday and yesterday, includes Mohammad Abdul Muhith, Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the UN in New York; Mahbub Hasan Saleh, Ambassador to Belgium; Mustafizur Rahman, High Commissioner to India; Saida Muna Tasneem, High Commissioner to the UK; M Allama Siddiky, Ambassador to Australia; and Rejina Ahmed, Ambassador to Portugal. These diplomats have been asked to return to Dhaka immediately. The circular, signed by Mohammad Nazmul Haque, Director General (Administration) of the Ministry of Foreign…
The Embassy Journal: The interim government of Bangladesh has appointed journalist Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey as an ambassador to a Bangladesh mission abroad. His appointment, with the rank of senior secretary, is for a term of three years. The Ministry of Public Administration issued an official notification confirming the appointment. As per the notification, Ansarey is required to sever all professional, business, and government ties for three years from the date of assuming office. However, the specific country where he will be posted as ambassador has not yet been revealed. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is expected to release a separate…
The Embassy Journal Desk :The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into 38 Bangladeshi embassy officials across 10 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, following allegations of corruption. The charges against the diplomats include misuse of power, embezzlement, and causing financial losses to the government. According to an ACC official, a formal letter was sent to the respective embassies and high commissions yesterday, requesting detailed information about the officials involved. The letter specifically seeks the current workplace, designation, and addresses, both permanent and current, of the implicated individuals. Additionally, the ACC has requested details about…
The Embassy Journal :On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary, Mr. Masud Bin Momen, met with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Bangladesh, His Excellency Mr. Seraya Ali Al-Qahtani, at the Foreign Ministry in Dhaka. The meeting focused on reviewing the ongoing bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Qatar, with both sides discussing avenues to enhance cooperation in various sectors, including trade, labor, and cultural exchanges. The diplomats also explored opportunities for further strengthening ties between the two countries, building on their longstanding partnership. Mr. Momen and Ambassador Al-Qahtani expressed mutual interest in advancing bilateral collaboration and fostering…
The Embassy Journal: The Bangladesh government has canceled the contractual appointments of ambassadors to six countries, including the United States, Russia, Japan, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Additionally, the high commissioner to the Maldives, who was on deputation, has also been asked to return. On Wednesday, separate gazette notifications signed by the foreign ministry’s director general DM Salah Uddin ordered the seven envoys to return home. Among those recalled are Mohammad Imran, the ambassador to the US; Kamrul Ahsan, the ambassador to Russia; Md Abu Jafar, the ambassador to the UAE; Shahabuddin Ahmad, the ambassador to Japan;…
The Embassy Journal Desk :The EducationUSA team at the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka organized a pre-departure orientation (PDO) session for 120 Bangladeshi students heading to U.S. colleges and universities for the Fall 2024 semester. The event took place at the EMK Center, providing valuable guidance for students preparing for their studies in the U.S. Stephen Ibelli, Public Affairs Counselor at the U.S. Embassy, congratulated the students in his opening remarks, praising the contributions of Bangladeshi students to U.S. campuses and strengthening bilateral relations. He highlighted that 13,563 Bangladeshi students studied in the U.S. last year, a record high and a…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
