In essence, we are returning to the foreign policy approach of the late President Ziaur Rahman. This was also our aim during the interim government,” said Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman. Dr Khalilur Rahman recalled three particularly bold steps taken during the early years of Bangladesh’s foreign policy. I was not forced into this role.”State Minister Shama Obaid added, “Of course, the responsibility is challenging, but equally interesting. Our foreign policy, after seventeen years, will reflect the aspirations and wishes of our citizens, and we intend to move decisively in that direction.”

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 18, 2026 15:09 UTC