Press Secretary Shafiqur Alam highlighted the shift in Bangladesh’s diplomatic posture, writing, “Dr. Khalilur was the first BCS-recruited diplomat to reach top ranks at the UN. He brought significant dynamism to foreign policy.” Alam mentioned a pivotal moment when Dr. Khalilur held a 15-minute talk with Myanmar’s Foreign Minister and a one-hour discussion with India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, opening new diplomatic avenues. He emphasized, “Bangladesh is no longer known for timid diplomacy.” Yunus also thanked the UN chief for visiting the Rohingya camps during iftar.