Imtiaz Ahmed

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dhaka-Delhi: Time to pour oil on troubled waters

December 19, 2024

Dhaka-New Delhi relations are going through a patchwork with Indian politicians pouring controversial and provocative statements that are only creating tension between the two neighbouring countries after the exit of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, said diplomats, business leaders and policy-makers.

Bangladesh’s economic engagement with Qatar deepens

December 18, 2024

Bangladesh’s economic engagement with Qatar, an oil-rich country in the middle-east, has witnessed an upward trend in recent years as both countries are celebrating 50th years of diplomatic relations this year.

Can government inspires expats in branding “positive Bangladesh”

December 16, 2024

The government of Bangladesh should mull over increasing deep engagement with Bangladeshi diasporas living in western countries to counter Indian propaganda against the interim government of Dr Mohammad Yunus and brand positively the country to the rest of the world, said Bangladesh diplomats, policy makers, top exporters while talking to the Dazzling Dawn.

Bangladeshi tourists in Maldives may post 50pc growth in 2024

December 16, 2024

As India imposes visa restriction on Bangladeshi tourists since July, 2024, the number of Bangladeshi tourists in the Maldives is likely to post over 50 per cent in 2024 compared to the number of Bangladeshi tourists in 2023, sources in Dhaka, Delhi and Male said

Bangladesh, Qatar to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties

December 14, 2024

Bangladesh’s engagement with Qatar, an oil-rich country in the middle-east, will increase at various tiers as both countries are celebrating 50th years of diplomatic relations this year, said diplomats, business leaders and policy makers.

Bangladesh urges Mauritius to resume labour market

December 13, 2024

Bangladesh has urged Mauritius to resume its labour market as the Indian Ocean island nation is set to post a robust growth this year. Bangladesh High Commissioner Zokey Ahad said this when he paid a courtesy call on Labour and Industries Minister of Mauritius Muhammad Reza Cassam Uteem at the latter’s office in Port Louis on Thursday.

Algeria celebrates 64th anniversary of December 11

December 11, 2024

The December 11 of 1960 is an important and eventful event in the life of Algerian people as the African country lost over 100 lives and 1000 injured during a mass demonstration against French colonial ruler Charles De Gaulle in the pursuit of liberation revolution

Bangladesh's Economic Engagement with East European Countries May Gain Momentum Soon

December 09, 2024

Bangladesh’s economic engagement with East European countries is expected to gain momentum as Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus held a constructive meeting with EU diplomats based in Dhaka and New Delhi on Monday. He sought their cooperation on urgent issues affecting Bangladeshis, sources said.

Indian FS visit to Dhaka ‘goodwill gesture’

December 09, 2024

The visit of Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to Bangladesh shows that New Delhi intends to engage with Dhaka at economic, cultural, social and of course in political levels as both Bangladesh and India are closed and important neighbours, said diplomats, policy makers, business leaders and cultural personalities.

Will Dhaka-New Delhi toxic ties continue

December 05, 2024

The toxic relations between Dhaka and New Delhi and the Indian propaganda against Bangladesh are expected to continue unless ‘subservient government’ is established in this country, said diplomats and policy-makers who have ground-experience of working with Indian diplomats and policy-makers both in India and Bangladesh.