foreign policy

The real test after Beijing

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to China is an important milestone in Bangladesh’s foreign policy.
30 June 2026

How should we read Bangladesh’s UNGA presidency against global and domestic realities?

Bangladesh winning the presidency of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) is a moment of pride that perhaps could not have come at a more appropriate time, given the prevailing spirit of transformation in the wake of the July uprising.
7 June 2026

Bangladesh’s foreign policy enters its post-election test

The recently held parliamentary election in Bangladesh was watched more closely than usual.
23 February 2026

Diplomacy in a complex world

Bangladesh's foreign policy, diplomacy, and challenges in a changing world.
30 December 2024

Assad’s ouster and the ever-changing world for Bangladesh

Do we have the expertise to tackle the crises and exploit the opportunities in the evolving geopolitical scenario?
12 December 2024

Bangladesh can gain big if it plays its cards right

Bangladesh can gain big from its “advantageous situation” of being a focal point in the Indo-Pacific region if it can address the diplomatic, democratic, governance and economic pitfalls, said foreign policy analysts. 
6 March 2024

Foreign Minister's comments: Why do they say what they say?

You only need common sense to know that “open secrets” are also secrets.
22 August 2022

Is it time to rethink our Pak-Turkey policy?

It is said that foreign policies should not be dictated by the heart but by the head. And I believe that that precept must always predominate our foreign policy formulation.
18 May 2016

Dhaka-US renews pledge to fight extremism

The US say it will remain beside Bangladesh in the ongoing fight against violent extremism and terrorism, which threaten societies that cherish basic human freedom.
30 March 2016

Trump, Bush go head to head in debate

Republican candidates for president trade sharp blows over foreign policy and the future of the Supreme Court in an often unruly and chaotic debate.
14 February 2016

Hasina among 100 leading global thinkers

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been named as one of the world's top 100 global thinkers by Foreign Policy, a Washington-based prestigious magazine of global politics, economics and ideas.
2 December 2015

China-Bangladesh: Strengthening partnership

Bangladesh has been able to maintain a balanced relationship with China and India because the country needs both the economic giants of Asia to quicken its pace of economic and social development.
25 May 2015

Obama tells Iran of 'historic' opportunity

US President Barack Obama has tells the Iranian people that a deal to transform the relationship between the two countries could be within reach.
20 March 2015