Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain-File PhotoDHAKA, Jan 14, 2026 (BSS) – Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today said that the government would not take any step that could harm Dhaka’s relations with any country, even as reports emerged about a possible government-to-government agreement with China on military drone manufacturing. The adviser said that Bangladesh would act cautiously in safeguarding its foreign relations. Touhid said Bangladesh needs to enhance the capabilities of its armed forces, citing the Air Force as an example. The foreign adviser said the Ministry of Home Affairs is better positioned to comment on operational aspects but acknowledged that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received instructions in this regard. Earlier, on January 8, Adviser Touhid confirmed that Bangladesh had asked its three key diplomatic missions in India to keep their visa sections closed temporarily on security grounds.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 14, 2026 17:15 UTC