Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shama Obaid Islam, has traveled to Senegal to attend the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she left Dhaka on Saturday to participate in the high-level international conference scheduled to take place in Dakar from April 19 to 22, 2026.

The Dakar International Forum, launched in 2014, serves as a major platform for discussions on peace and security issues across Africa and globally. It brings together African leaders, global policymakers, defense experts, and international partners to exchange views on pressing security challenges. The forum regularly addresses topics such as terrorism, extremism, maritime security, climate change risks, and transnational crime.

During the event, Shama Obaid Islam is also expected to hold several bilateral and side meetings, where she will highlight Bangladesh’s commitment to global peace, multilateralism, and international security cooperation. She is scheduled to return home on April 24, 2026.