Speaking on the Rohingya crisis, Humayun Kobir said that Bangladesh is sheltering more than one million forcibly displaced Rohingya, but humanitarian aid is not a permanent solution to the crisis. Describing this issue as a top priority for national security and foreign policy, he said that when Bangladesh assumes the presidency of the 81st session […]
During the tenure of the current government, Bangladesh’s engagement with countries and alliances such as China, Russia, Türkiye and the European Union has become evident. There were early signs of Bangladesh moving forward positively with India after the new government took charge. However, there remains uneasiness in the relations between the two countries. International relations […]
Beyond Mongla port, the China-proposed economic corridor encompassing Bangladesh-Myanmar-China holds immense strategic importance. It is essentially a re-branded iteration of the previous BCIM (Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar) initiative. This corridor is important for establishing connectivity and expanding future trade between Bangladesh, China and Myanmar. Concurrently, the regional prominence of Chittagong Port, Bay Terminal, APM Terminals and Matarbari Deep […]
We must remember that the United States is one of the primary export markets of Bangladesh. The European Union is also among them. Japan has been one of Bangladesh’s most reliable development partners for many decades. India is Bangladesh’s most important neighbour, with a long border, shared rivers, trade, communications, energy and border security – […]
This correspondent spoke to diplomatic sources and analysts in Dhaka and Beijing about the joint statements issued after the meetings of the top leaders of the two countries in 2024 and 2025 and the joint communiqué issued after the visit this time. His comments, along with a review of the outcomes of the three visits, […]
Mohammad Tanzimuddin Khan: The first point is that, just as the Awami League historically had close ties with India, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) once had equally strong ties with China. Whenever the BNP came to power, it was able to build a high level of trust and cordial relations with Beijing. However, that relationship […]
The Prime Minister also visited the Museum of the Communist Party of China (CPC) here, which houses permanent and comprehensive exhibitions of the Party’s history. Accompanied by his wife Zubaida Rehman and other members of his entourage, the Prime Minister toured the galleries of the museum and experienced an immersive audio-visual coaster show. At the […]
He said Beijing has also expressed support for Bangladesh’s interest in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which could provide Bangladesh greater access to regional markets. Earlier, Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC), met Prime Minister Tariq Rahman at the same venue, Kobir said Zhao Leji, considered one […]
“We are at an important point in our journey, and I can unequivocally say that Bangladesh is open for business, ready for the future, and eager to work with China, one of our oldest and trusted friends,” he said. China is moving up the global value chain. He said Chinese companies are becoming leaders in […]
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing on Thursday. BNP Joint General Secretary (International Relations) Humayun Kobir and CPC International Department Minister Liu Haixing signed the MoU at 8.45 am local time on behalf […]