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.

February 10, 2019
February 10, 2019

PM Hasina saved world leaders from disgrace sheltering Rohingyas: FM

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen says Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has saved the face of the global leaders from "ignominy and disgrace" by sheltering the persecuted people of Rakhine province of Myanmar.

February 6, 2019
February 6, 2019

Bangladesh-Myanmar border almost sealed off to stop further influx: Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen says Bangladesh-Myanmar border has almost been sealed off to stop further influx from Myanmar amid violence there.

January 17, 2019
January 17, 2019

Sylhet will be country's first digital city: FM

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said Sylhet will be the country's first digital city and everyone will have free internet access in the city.

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