ISLAMABAD, March 1 (NsNewsWire) — The following is the full and unedited text of a statement that the Pakistani government issued Friday following the release of captured Indian pilot: “The captured Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has been returned to India today. He was arrested when his military jet MIG-21 crashed in Azad […]

ISLAMABAD, Feb. 26 (NsNewsWire) — A special meeting of the National Security Committee chaired by the Prime Minister was held at Prime Minister’s office (today) Tuesday. The meeting was attended by Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Defence, Finance, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, COAS, CNS, CAS and other civil & military officials. Forum strongly rejected […]

DHAKA, Feb. 5 (NsNewsWire) — The following is the full and unedited text of a statement that Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka sent on (Tuesday) Feb. 5, 2019 : “On this Kashmir Solidarity Day, the Government and the people of Pakistan re-affirm our unflinching support to the brave people of the Indian occupied Jammu and […]

DHAKA, Jan. 21 (NsNewsWire) — President of the Republic of Turkey Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her re-appointment as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh as a result of recently held election. In his message, the Turkish President has also wished well-being and prosperity of the friendly and brotherly people […]

DHAKA, Dec. 10 (NsNewsWire) — The following is the full and unedited text of a statement that Australian High Commission in Dhaka sent on (Monday)  Dcc. 10, 2018: “In 2018, we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 December, 2018 In 2018, […]

DHAKA, Oct. 16 (NsNewsWire) — On 15 October the Australian High Commissioner, H.E. Ms Julia Niblett hosted a networking event to celebrate the achievements of nearly 80 alumni who have completed courses on Countering Violent Extremism under the Australian Government’s Australia Awards program. The government officials, from a range of agencies including the Bangladesh Police, […]

Dhaka, Oct. 15 (NsNewsWire) —  In response to the collapse of the Padma River embankment in the central Bangladeshi district of Shariatpur, the European Union is providing EUR 80 000 (BDT 7.84 million) in humanitarian aid funding to address the needs of the most vulnerable families. The assistance will directly benefit a total of 15 000 […]

DHAKA, Oct. 15 (NsNewsWire) — World Food Day is celebrated annually and this year, the United Nations is calling for increased action to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030. The Australian Government is committed to enhancing food security globally, including in Bangladesh. In partnership with the World Food Programme, Australian funding is helping to address the […]