Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain spoke as the chief guest at the inaugural session of the SAFA International Conference in the city. Photo: MoFADHAKA, Jan 17, 2026 (BSS) - Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to a rule-based international order and collective global action, stressing dialogue and cooperation to address shared economic challenges. "As a responsible neighbor and an active member of the United Nations and other international bodies, Bangladesh advocates for a rule-based international order and collective action in addressing global economic challenges. Organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), the conference was themed "Next Generation Profession: Converging Ethical AI and Sustainability Reporting". Khan urged the profession, regulators and standard-setters to work together to ensure AI-enabled sustainability reporting remains transparent, explainable and aligned with global standards and investor confidence.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 17, 2026 10:12 UTC