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Friendship founder and executive director Runa Khan speaks at an event. Photo: Collected

Friendship founder Runa Khan wins 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award

Runa founded Friendship in 2002 with a vision to support hard-to-reach and underserved communities and help them live with dignity and hope.

Members of the Indian diaspora and local staff participated in cultural performances, patriotic songs, and community gatherings. Photo: UNB

People-to-people ties are 'true beating heart' of Bangladesh-India friendship: Trivedi

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam attend the Maldives' 61st Independence Day celebrations in Malé yesterday, 26 July 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Dhaka, Malé reaffirm enduring friendship, enhanced bilateral collaboration

In 2023, Nurunnahar was selected to participate in the European Youth Event organised by the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Photo: Courtesy

Where the land disappears, one girl rewrites what’s possible

The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu Photo: Courtesy

Bangladesh promotes friendship in Nepal through mango diplomacy

A trusted colleague who becomes a friend offers support, encouragement, and helps you maintain confidence. Photo: TBS

Why friendship at work is more valuable than you think

Runa Khan, the organisation’s founder, received the award on behalf of Friendship. Photo: Courtesy

Friendship becomes first Bangladeshi organisation to win prestigious Earthshot Prize 2025

Standard Chartered and Friendship launch clean energy and afforestation project in Kurigram

Standard Chartered and Friendship launch clean energy and afforestation project in Kurigram

World Friendship Day reminds us of the power of friendship and how, through it, we can build a more peaceful and inclusive world. Photo: TBS

Will you be my friend?

Spending time with friends in person is vital, even if it involves some expenses. Photo: TBS

Making new friends costs money. It’s worth it

Photo: Courtesy

Friendship's educational programme contributes to combating climate change in char areas

Senior officials of The Business Standard and Friendship pose for a photograph after signing a  memorandum of understanding to forge strategic partnership at the TBS office in the capital’s Eskaton Garden area on Tuesday. Photo: TBS

TBS, Friendship sign MoU to forge strategic partnership

Syed Badrul Ahsan. Sketch: TBS

Death of a classmate . . . and memories of school