State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has said the ministry is aware of visa-related issues and is taking steps to address them. Speaking to reporters at the Ministry on Thursday, she said, “We are aware of the visa matters at the Foreign Ministry. “As a democratic government’s foreign policy should be, Bangladesh will stand upright and maintain communication, dialogue and friendship with all countries. Responding to a question about challenges in improving relations with neighbouring countries, she acknowledged that Bangladesh faces various issues with different countries. “To resolve these issues, we must proceed through both bilateral and multilateral engagements.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 19, 2026 10:10 UTC