Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen
Opinion by Mahfuz Anam / An interesting day for Star
Yesterday, according to TV reports, the AL general secretary and the foreign minister commented on this paper -- one was an unsubstantiated perspective and the other a charade.
Momen seeks UN support amid 'unwarranted, vested political pressure'
Bangladesh has urged the UN to play a constructive role in its political progress in the context of the “undue, unwarranted and vested political pressure” the country is facing from different corners ahead of the election.
Kissinger should have apologised to people of Bangladesh: Momen
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has criticised former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who died at the age of 100, for his role in the Liberation War of 1971
Misinterpreting threats of visa ban won’t do us any good
Misleading analyses can help propagate a narrative for immediate damage control, but are not helpful to overcome the real crisis.
‘Every NID cardholder should submit tax return’
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momin says at ERF event remembering AMA Muhith
New US visa policy to curb money laundering: Momen
"There is nothing to worry about the new visa policy," he said
New Visa Policy: US ‘heartened’ by Bangladesh’s response
The US state department has said that it was “heartened” that the Bangladesh government welcomed its decision to impose visa restrictions on those who undermine the democratic election process in Bangladesh.
Is the US really happy with our election plan?
Foreign Minister Momen’s meeting with US Secretary of State Anthony J Blinken was understandably a delicate one.
Surprising that Russia changed name of US-sanctioned ship: Momen
It was surprising that Russia changed the name of a US-sanctioned ship and sent it with equipment for Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said today.
Who is responsible for Abdul Momen?
The government does not want to take responsibility for his public statements. Nor does the ruling party.
Foreign Minister's comments: Why do they say what they say?
You only need common sense to know that “open secrets” are also secrets.
Legal notice seeks Momen's resignation in 48hrs over “controversial remark”
A Supreme Court lawyer today (August 21, 2022) served a legal notice asking Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen to voluntarily resign from the office in 48 hours for his recent "controversial comment".
Momen’s comments “help” anti-India forces in Bangladesh: MEA sources
Sources in India's Ministry of External Affairs said Momen’s comments are equally “embarrassing” for India and help anti-India forces in Bangladesh.
DS View: Embarrassing the PM to the core
While speaking at an event in Chattogram, last evening (August 18, 2022), our Foreign Minister Abdul Momen, said “I went to India and said Sheikh Hasina’s continuation must be ensured.”
“Meant we’re in a better situation compared to others”
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said his comments were "twisted" as he meant that people of Bangladesh are in a far better situation compared to other countries amid global recession.
“Ask the US Ambassador why they can’t stop extrajudicial killings there”
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today wondered why Bangladeshi journalists don’t question the US Ambassador on human rights situation and state of democracy in the USA.
Indian Foreign Minister may carry good news or surprise for Bangladesh: Momen
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is coming to Dhaka on a one-day visit to Bangladesh on Thursday, may carry good news and give a surprise, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said today.
Rab may have done some excesses but there's accountability, Momen tells Blinken
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has strongly made the case for withdrawing sanctions on Rab and its seven current and former officials to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, as they held a meeting at the latter’s office in Washington last night (April 4, 2022).
Momen calls upon US to help legalise undocumented Bangladeshis
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has called upon US authorities to help legalise undocumented Bangladeshis residing there.