State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir has affirmed that Bangladesh's relations with global powers—including China, India, Japan, the United States, and the European Union—must be anchored in transparency, balance, and the preservation of national sovereignty.
Delivering an address to trainees at the National Defense College (NDC) in Mirpur on Monday (October 5, 2026), the State Minister emphasized that a rapidly shifting global landscape requires Bangladesh to execute a pragmatic, principle-grounded foreign policy. Addressing key geopolitical challenges—ranging from economic vulnerabilities and technological shifts to climate change and cross-border security risks—he explained that the 'Bangladesh First' foreign policy directive does not imply isolationism or unilateralism. Instead, it serves to safeguard national sovereignty, protect the rights and dignity of Bangladeshi citizens abroad, and expand international partnerships based on mutual respect and shared benefits. Kabir reiterated the government's commitment to strengthening regional connectivity and practical economic integration with neighboring nations, concluding that Bangladesh's diplomacy must remain confident yet non-confrontational, open without drifting into overdependence, and firmly aligned with core national interests.
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