Diplomatic-relations

Recently, various calculations have been made at home and abroad over the psychological tension and uncertainty in diplomatic circles surrounding the possible visit of Bangladesh’s prime minister to India. In particular, there has been a degree of hesitation over the visit since the invitation to attend the BRICS summit as chair of the regional and multilateral forum BIMSTEC. From our side, there was a natural expectation from the outset that if the prime minister visited India, it should...

When Sheikh Hasina landed at the Hindon airbase near Delhi on August 5, 2024, hours after resigning as Bangladesh’s prime minister, she joined a long and unusual guest list. For more than seven decades, India has quietly opened its doors to kings, presidents, spiritual leaders, and hundreds of thousands of ordinary people running from war, persecution, or a mob at their gate. None of them arrived through any formal asylum process, because India simply does not have one. Yet the country has still...

Bangladesh's Foreign Adviser Dr. Khalilur Rahman has arrived in the Maldives on a three day official visit to attend the 61st anniversary celebrations of the country's Independence. He was received at the airport by Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the visit, which runs from July 25 to 27, Dr. Khalilur Rahman will pay a courtesy call on Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. He will also hold a bilateral meeting wi...

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has said China will continue supporting the repatriation of Rohingya refugees. He said a new political reality has emerged in Myanmar. In this situation, China will continue to play a mediating role in advancing dialogue between Bangladesh and Myanmar and in seeking a sustainable solution. Work is also progressing on the Bangladesh-China-Myanmar Economic Corridor. The ambassador made the remarks as a special guest at a seminar organized by the Bangladesh-...