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Dhaka and Islamabad discuss bilateral issues in phone call
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and Pakistans Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation on Sunday, during which they discussed issues of mutual interest. They reviewed Bangladesh-Pakistan relations and reaffirmed their...
‘We want to hold the election, no foreign pressure’
Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has said that Bangladesh maintains good relations with the international community, and there is no external pressure regarding the election. He made the remarks while speaking to journalists after a view-exchange meeting with heads of government offices in...
Bangladesh rejects Delhi’s statement on High Commission incident
Bangladesh has categorically rejected Indias press note regarding an alleged attempted attack on the Bangladeshi High Commission in New Delhi. Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain said on Sunday afternoon that there was no attempt to breach the security perimeter of the Bangladesh High...
Bangladesh rejects India’s advice, vows free, fair polls
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday said Bangladesh does not want advice from neighbouring India on how its elections should be conducted, stressing that the government is committed to holding a free and fair election in which people can exercise their democratic rights freely,...
National election to be key test for law enforcers: Adviser Touhid
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Saturday said the upcoming national election will serve as a major test for Bangladeshs law enforcement agencies, stressing their crucial role in delivering a peaceful and credible vote. Although there were initial challenges, the police have now...
India yet to respond positively on Hasina’s repatriation
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has said that India has not yet given a positive response regarding the repatriation of Sheikh Hasina. He noted that New Delhi is still examining the tribunals verdict, while Dhaka awaits its official reaction. Speaking to the media at the Rangpur...
No specific information over Tarique’s return: Adviser
Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday said they do not have any specific information regarding BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahmans return to home, mentioning that he has not yet sought any travel pass. Travel pass will be issued if he seeks. So far I know, he is yet to seek any travel...
‘Dhaka expects answer from Delhi on Hasina’s extradition’
Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday said Bangladesh expects an answer from India on its latest request for extradition of convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, reports UNB. I do not expect that they will answer within a week of Dhakas request but we expect we will get an...
Bhutanese PM leaves Dhaka for Thimphu
Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay left Dhaka for Thimphu on Monday morning after concluding his two-day state visit to Bangladesh, reports BSS. According to Chief Advisers Press Wing, Foreign Adviser M. Touhid Hossain saw him off at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport as the flight...
Bangladesh to pick 'right course' amid global realignments: Touhid
Foreign Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain on Saturday said Bangladesh will act as an active and responsible sovereign player during global geopolitical realignments, reports BSS. In moments of realignment, states are tempted to pick sides, but we should first pick the right course, he said while...
‘Letter being prepared to request India to return Hasina, Kamal’
Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain has said that a letter is being prepared to send to India seeking the return of fugitive convicts Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, who were sentenced to death for crimes against humanity committed during the 2024 mass uprising. The adviser shared the...
Touhid dismisses Indian media reports
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain on Tuesday dismissed Indian media reports claiming that Pakistans Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed plotted attacks in India using Bangladeshi soil, terming the allegation baseless and unbelievable. Responding to questions from journalists at the...
Touhid seeks reopening of Bahraini visa for Bangladeshis
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain requested Bahrain to reopen visa facilities for Bangladeshi citizens, including businesspeople, professionals, and skilled and semi-skilled workers, to enhance people-to-people contact and strengthen economic engagement between the two countries. He...
‘Have deep relations with US, extensive economic ties with China’
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday said there is nothing for anyone to worry about regarding Dhakas engagement with Beijing, stressing that Bangladesh maintains a balanced approach in its relations with other countries, reports UNB. I dont think there is any reason for concern,...