Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen
Dhaka-Beijing friendship will grow from strength to strength: China president
Chinese President Xi Jinping has said the tremendous achievements scored by the Bangladesh government and people have been widely commended by the international community.
No specific date when Rohingya repatriation will begin: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today (October 20, 2022) said the Chinese side is yet to come up with any good news on the Rohingya repatriation but they are continuing their efforts to that end.
Dhaka, Delhi likely to sign 7 deals, MoUs during PM's visit to India: Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today (September 4, 2022) said Bangladesh and India are likely to sign seven agreements and MoUs on water management, railway, science and technology; and information and broadcasting during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's India visit.
Rohingya repatriation: Dhaka hopeful of tripartite talks after new govt is formed in Myanmar
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today expressed optimism over the resumption of talks on Rohingya repatriation using a tripartite mechanism after the formation of a new government in Myanmar.
US would fortify ties considering Bangladesh’s geopolitical importance: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said that the Biden administration will strengthen Bangladesh-US relations on core issues, considering Bangladesh’s geopolitical importance.
Rohingya repatriation, IPS to dominate agenda during US official’s visit
Bangladesh will raise the Rohingya issue during a visit by US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E Biegun and seek stronger global support, especially from the United States, for the quick repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar.
Dhaka’s relations with Delhi, Beijing must not be compared: foreign minister
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said Bangladesh's relations with India and China should not be compared, adding that Bangladesh emphasises its development through cooperation and collaboration.
Govt yet to be officially informed on MP Shahid by Kuwait: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said the government will not spare anyone found involved in human trafficking and money laundering.
Dhaka seeks fortified UN partnership to keep development on track
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has sought strong partnership with the United Nations as he feared that Covid-19 may impede the progresses in the area of SDG achievements and the country’s graduation trajectory from LDC status.
Extra-judicial killings in Bangladesh much lower than in US: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen says that the instances of extra-judicial killings are much lower in number in Bangladesh compared to the developed countries like the United States.
Bangladesh focused on economic diplomacy: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen says Bangladesh is now focused on economic diplomacy to boost the economy by bringing businesses to the country.
FM’s Delhi visit cancelled for ‘busy schedule’ at home
The scheduled visit of Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen to New Delhi has been cancelled due to his ‘busy schedule’ at home ahead of Martyred Intellectuals Day and Victory Day, says a senior official.
Bangladesh to honour 380 Indian soldiers martyred during Liberation War
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen says Bangladesh will soon honour over 380 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1971 Liberation War.
It’s an accidental incident; BSF showed ‘hegemony’: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen terms the recent exchange of fire between the border forces of Bangladesh and India an "accidental incident" saying the members of the Border Security Force (BSF) demonstrated their "hegemony" intruding into Bangladesh's territory.
Border killings come down: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen says the killing incidents along Bangladesh-India border have significantly come down in the recent years.
Dhaka seeks strong global response to resolve Rohingya crisis
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen says Bangladesh will take a tougher position over Rohingya issue saying the global leadership must resolve it quickly to ensure greater peace and stability in the region.
Mount pressure on Myanmar: Bangladesh to diplomats
Bangladesh urges the international community to ramp up pressure on Myanmar so that it creates a conducive environment for Rohingya repatriation.
Momen rejects reported halt of visas for Pakistanis
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen rejects media reports that Bangladesh halted visas for Pakistanis but acknowledged delays in issuing visas which he attributed to Islamabad authorities.
Bangladesh’s forest getting destroyed for Rohingyas: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen says as over 1.2 million Rohingyas are living in Cox's Bazar district of the country, much of Bangladesh's forest is getting destroyed creating environmental disasters.