Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen
Argentina plans to open embassy in Bangladesh
Argentina is planning to open its embassy in Bangladesh. The decision might have been boosted by Bangladesh's support of Lionel Messi's team in the football World Cup in Qatar, according to the Merco Press, a South Atlantic News Agency.
Foreign minister’s response to US ambassador: A story for all the wrong reasons
The questions suggested by Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen for the US ambassador to Bangladesh were a repetition of unverified claims made by some politicians in their public speeches.
Commentary by Mahfuz Anam: What sort of a mindset is it?
Our foreign minister announced on Tuesday that he sought India’s assistance in lifting the sanctions against Rab.
No religion supports killings: foreign minister writes to French counterpart
Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to respect everyone’s religious and cultural sensitivity, conveying to the French government that no religion supports killings.
Govt to promote youth-led innovations addressing climate emergency: Momen
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said that the government will promote youth-led innovations and solutions to build greater resilience combating climate emergency.
Bangladesh seeks US support for RMG sector, Covid-19 response
Bangladesh has sought the support of the United States for the country’s RMG sector, which has been badly hit by fallout from the coronavirus outbreak.
Dhaka wants Muslim Ummah to stop infighting
Bangladesh has called for an end to infighting among the Muslim Ummah, saying development is a priority as it may solve many problems automatically.
Human trafficking allegations against Laxmipur MP fake news: Momen
The human trafficking allegations against Laxmipur-2 MP is fake news, says Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen
Rise in border killings puzzling: Momen
“This year the number of border killing has increased. India is assuring repeatedly that it won’t happen. Yet it is happening,” he told reporters at a press conference at the foreign ministry today.
Returnees from China to be kept under observation: FM
Bangladeshi citizens returning from China before the end of the country’s ongoing 14-day quarantine will be kept under observation, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen says.
Bangladesh seeks Australia’s support for Rohingya repatriation
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has sought Australia’s support in expediting the repatriation process of Rohingyas to Myanmar.
Dhaka to expedite economic diplomacy to keep trade benefits unhurt
The government wants to expedite its efforts engaging global trade partners in an effort to keep the current trade privileges unhurt once Bangladesh comes out from the LDCs (least developed countries) club.
Dhaka relies on India’s words over NRC: Minister
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen says Dhaka relies on Indian words over their National Registration of Citizens (NRC) issue as New Delhi repeatedly assured that it was their internal matter having no link to Bangladesh.
Bangladesh ratifies nuclear weapons prohibition treaty
Bangladesh has officially joined the “Treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons 2017”.
Diplomats in Sreemangal for pleasure trip
Foreign diplomats with their families visit Sreemangal upazila in Moulvibazar from Dhaka for a pleasure trip.
Momen emphasises importance of South-South Cooperation
Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen underscores the importance of South-South Cooperation (SSC) in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in developing countries.
PM flies to Germany today
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves this morning for a three-day visit to Munich, Germany, where she will join other world leaders in a security conference. Afterwards, she will pay a bilateral visit to the UAE on her way back home.
Bangladesh, India sign 4 MoUs to bolster ties
Bangladesh and India sign four memoranda of understanding (MoU) to further strengthen the existing multifaceted bilateral cooperation.
Modi vows to strengthen existing bilateral ties with Bangladesh
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirms his country’s commitment to work with Bangladesh and build on the momentum of existing bilateral relationship during his meeting with Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen.