Bangladesh has officially handed over the first consignment of food aid to Kuwait, marking a gesture of diplomatic solidarity and brotherhood. Around 240 tons of emergency food supplies are being sent from Bangladesh to Kuwait on multiple flights. The handover took place on May 24, 2026, when Prime Minister’s Special Envoy and Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir, along with State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M. Rashiduzzaman Millat, MP, presented the aid to Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as a goodwill gift from the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

During the meeting, Adviser Humayun Kabir conveyed an invitation from the Prime Minister of Bangladesh to the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, to visit Bangladesh. He also delivered a goodwill message expressing wishes for peace, security, and prosperity for the people of Kuwait, reaffirming the commitment to strengthen the long-standing friendship between the two nations. Minister Millat emphasized expanding cooperation in civil aviation, trade, investment, and manpower sectors.

Kuwait’s Foreign Minister praised Bangladesh’s humanitarian initiative, describing it as a shining example of the brotherly relations between the two countries.