Bangladesh Diplomacy

Chief Adviser agrees to increase connectivity with Azerbaijan Dhaka, April 29, 2025: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday agreed to increase connectivity with Azerbaijan to boost trade and commerce and increase the exchange of scholarship programs for students. The Chief Adviser laid emphasis on opening an embassy of Azerbaijan in Dhaka and launching a direct flight between Dhaka and Baku when Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Elnur Mammadov met him at the State Guest House Jamuna this afternoon. “For Bangladeshi students, Azerbaijan is a remote country,” the Chief Adviser told the visiting Deputy Minister, adding that a direct flight would allow Bangladeshi students to pursue studies in the field of energy, while Azerbaijani students would also feel encouraged to learn from Bangladesh’s textile sector. Professor Yunus said opening an embassy here would also end the visa hassle. “Increasing your presence in Bangladesh is important for us to have a closer relationship,” said the Chief Adviser. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties between Bangladesh and Azerbaijan, particularly in areas of trade, investment, energy, education, technology, infrastructure and cultural exchanges. During the discussion, the Chief Adviser recalled his meeting with Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, on the sidelines of the COP29 held in Baku last November. He congratulated the Government of Azerbaijan for successfully hosting the COP29 Conference. He also requested to convey his thanks to President Aliyev for sending a high-level delegation to Bangladesh in line with the decision of their meeting in Baku. The Chief Adviser urged Azerbaijan investors to invest in Bangladesh and take advantage of Bangladesh’s huge human resources. “We invite your investors to explore the potential of Bangladesh. We have nearly 180 million people, and half the population are young. So, there will be no shortage of workers if you set up any industry here,” he said. The Azerbaijani Deputy Minister said his country wants to develop strategic relations with Bangladesh ahead of the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Azerbaijan in two years’ time. “We are here to deepen our ties,” said Deputy Minister Mammadov. Deputy Foreign Minister Mammadov also gave the Chief Adviser an overview of the ASAN and DOST Models of Azerbaijan to curb corruption and increase efficiency, transparency and effectiveness in public service delivery. The Chief Adviser appreciated the ASAN and DOST service concepts and expressed hope to explore the possibility of replicating the platforms in Bangladesh. The Deputy Foreign Minister handed over an invitation from the President of Azerbaijan to the Chief Adviser for participation in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization to be held in Azerbaijan in July 2025.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus held discussions with European Union ambassadors on Monday in Dhaka. #Bangladesh #ChiefAdviser #EU #EuropeanUnion

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HC of India Pranay Verma met FS Md. Jashim Uddin today @BDMOFA. They discussed key bilateral issues including return of Indian workforce to LOC projects, visa operations, renewal of Revised Travel Arrangement (RTA), consular access for detained fishermen, holding FOC etc.

La délégation s'est rendue à l’hôpital géré par le contingent médical bangladais de la MINUSCA. Ici on soigne à la fois le personnel de la MINUSCA et la population locale. Le contingent 🇧🇩 soutient l’hôpital central de la ville et organise des campagnes médicales gratuites.

At @commonwealthsec Ministerial meet, on #UNGA79 sidelines, 🇧🇩Foreign Affairs Adviser, HE Md. Touhid Hossain, said, "#Rohingya crisis just doesn't concern #Bangladesh.. the crisis faced by #Myanmar people risks spilling over to region around.. Int'l community need to act."

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Ambassador of Denmark to 🇧🇩, H.E. Mr. Christian Brix Moller called on Hon’ble Foreign Affairs Adviser Mr. Md. Touhid Hossain today at #MOFA. Both sides discussed Interim Government’s priorities on human rights, good governance including green transition and renewable energy.

H.E. Mr. Reto Siegfried Renggli, Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh🇧🇩, called on Hon’ble Foreign Affairs Adviser Mr. Md. Touhid Hossain today at #MOFA. Both sides discussed the Interim Government’s reform initiatives, human rights, trade and investment, and Rohingya crisis.

🇪🇬 Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdel Aaty congratulated Foreign Adviser Md. Touhid Hussain on his appointment and wished success of the new government during the courtesy phone call yesterday. Both reaffirmed their commitment to work closely in bilateral and multilateral fora.

All 57 Bangladeshis who were earlier convicted by the UAE Federal Court have been granted pardon by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the UAE, today.

Ambassador Md. Jashim Uddin has assumed charge as the 27th Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh.

H.E. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Hon’ble President of the Republic of the 🇵🇭congratulated Noble Laureate H.E. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yunus, on his appointment as the Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of the People’s Republic of 🇧🇩.

Bangladesh has lodged strong protest over the killing of the minor Bangladeshi girl by BSF

The visiting Irish Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D. met with HFM on 18 Mar'24 afternoon at MoFA. They discussed bilateral trade, investment, collaboration in technology, pharmaceuticals,energy, migration, mobility, Rohingya & Gaza crisis.

Very fruitful discussion held between HFM @DrHasanMahmud62 & UNSG @antonioguterres on the sidelines of 3rd South Summit in Kampala on #Rohingya crisis, war in Gaza, #LDC graduation & reform of intl financial architecture. SG solicited HPM's continued leadership on global issues.

Foreign Secretary (Senior Secretary) Ambassador Masud Bin Momen has congratulated the Hon'ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today morning at Ganabhaban for winning the 12 th National Parliament Election.