After 100 days in Bangladesh, Brent T. Christensen says he is even more optimistic about the future of bilateral ties

The meetings were held on sidelines of peace and security forum

Bangladesh and the European Union are eyeing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and an Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) after the two sides initialled the Partnership Cooperation Agreement (PCA) in Brussels yesterday.

Officials say the pact marks a major elevation in bilateral ties and will pave the way for future negotiations on free trade

The reported move signals a high-profile political appointment in Dhaka as New Delhi looks to reset ties

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has said that reviving Saarc (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) is a major foreign policy objective of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) will initial the Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (CPA) tomorrow, adding a new dimension to the relationship that will boost trade, investment and other areas based on equal footing.

India is reviewing Bangladesh’s formal request for the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina through established legal and judicial channels, said the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) yesterday.

Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar, Bangladesh FM Khalilur Rahman hold talks on sidelines

Request being examined as part of ongoing judicial and internal legal processes, MEA spokesperson says

Meeting followed by briefing on provincial development strategy

Tour includes Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, EU partnership agreement signing in Brussels and stopover in Addis Ababa

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman’s first visit to India after the BNP government assumed office has been described as a positive beginning, though the future of high‑stakes bilateral relations will hinge on how both countries address longstanding and emerging challenges.

Outgoing Indian envoy Pranay Verma meets Speaker, Deputy Speaker

Brazil has endorsed Bangladesh’s nominee, Dr Khalilur Rahman, for the presidency of the 81st session (2026–2027) of the United Nations General Assembly

State minister reiterates Dhaka’s backing for Palestinian cause

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has called for collective global action to tackle the ongoing energy crisis, warning that its impacts will persist beyond any short-term ceasefire and pose long-term risks to economies and multilateral cooperation.

Bangladesh has condemned the recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon that resulted in the loss of civilian lives, including Bangladeshi migrant worker Dipali Begum.

Bangladesh’s relationship with India or China is not a zero-sum game, Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has said, assuring that any concerns India may have in this regard should be put to rest.

The foreign minister says any concerns India may have in this regard should be put to rest