Monday, 12 October 2026

Foreign Ministry

Two Bangladeshis killed, 4 in ICU after Houthi attack on Riyadh Airport

Two Bangladeshi nationals were killed and four others were critically injured in an attack by Houthi rebels on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam said at a Foreign Ministry briefing on Sunday. The four injured Bangladeshis

Bangladesh views Makkah Defence Agreement positively: Humaiun Kobir

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today said Bangladesh was positively considering the Makkah Defence Agreement, with any decision to be guided by national interests and the potential contribution of the country's peacekeeping expertise to regional peace and stability. “We are having

No hidden agenda behind latest Boeing deal: Humaiun Kobir

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today dismissed suggestions of any hidden agenda behind Biman Bangladesh Airlines' latest Boeing deal, saying fleet expansion is driven by the country's aviation needs. "We need to expand the fleet to become an aviation hub. There is nothing...There

PM’s UN visit raised Bangladesh’s global standing: Humaiun Kobir

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly had elevated Bangladesh’s confidence, honour and dignity in the international arena. Humaiun Kobir made the remarks at a press briefing at th

India's response, after Dhaka to review 101 agreements from the Sheikh Hasina's era

India has said it will take all necessary measures to protect its interests after reports that Bangladesh is reviewing 101 agreements signed with New Delhi during the Sheikh Hasina government’s tenure. India’s Ministry of External Affairs said Bangladesh had not formally communicated any such review

Bangladesh seeks new bilateral relationship with India through direct talks

Bangladesh wants to rebuild its relationship with India through direct bilateral meetings rather than multilateral alliances or forums, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said on Sunday. Speaking to journalists at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kobir said Bangladesh wanted to move to

PM leave for New York on September 21st to attend UNGA

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will leave Dhaka for New York on September 21st to attend the United Nations General Assembly session and will remain in the United States until 26 September, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said on Sunday. Humaiun Kobir disclosed the details while spea

Bangladesh takes UNGA chair tomorrow, elevates diplomatic visibility

Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman is set to assume the presidency of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) tomorrow, marking a defining moment for Bangladesh's diplomacy and enhancing the country's global visibility. The year-long presidency places a Bangladeshi diplomat at

PM to carry 'New Bangladesh' message to UNGA: Humaiun

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will carry the message of a "New Bangladesh" and its progress to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said today. "The Prime Minister will go to the United Nations with the message of the progress of a New Banglade

India has no update on Tarique Rahman’s participation in BRICS summit

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has said it has no updated information on whether Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will attend the 18th BRICS Summit, scheduled to be held in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the remarks during the ministry’s re

PM will visit India when an appropriate environment created: Humaiun Kobir

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to India has not yet been scheduled and will take place when an appropriate diplomatic environment is created, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said on Tuesday. Speaking to journalists at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kobir

India closely monitoring Bangladesh developments including Mecca Pact

India is closely monitoring all developments in Bangladesh, particularly those related to India’s security, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in New Delhi on Friday amid discussion over Bangladesh potentially joining the Mecca Defence Pact. A journalist raised the issue

Bangladesh considering joining Mecca Defense Pact: Shama Obaid

Bangladesh is considering to join the Mecca Defense Pact, a defence alliance involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, State Minister for Foreign Affairs (2) Shama Obaid Islam has said. The government will assess the pact’s potential benefits for the country’s interests, economy and people before

Bangladesh views Mecca Defence Pact positively: Humaiun Kobir

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today said Bangladesh views positively the "Mecca Defence Pact" involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, noting that Dhaka's participation in such an initiative among Islamic nations would not be unusual. "We have expressed interest in the Mecca D

PM to attend 81st UN General Assembly on September 21

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman is expected to travel to New York on September 21 to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, according to officials at Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If the schedule remains unchanged, he will later visit San Francisco during the nine-da

No decision yet on PM Tarique Rahman’s India visit, says press secretary

Bangladesh has not yet made any final decision on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s possible visit to India, Press Secretary A A M Saleh said on Friday after several Indian media outlets reported that he would travel to New Delhi from August 23 to 25. Speaking to Reuters, Saleh said, “No decision has