About six weeks after the BNP government took office in Bangladesh, the country faces a complex foreign policy environment shaped by the Iran war and global energy disruptions. The prime minister’s foreign affairs adviser Humayun Kabir is touring Middle Eastern nations to strengthen ties and assess the situation of Bangladeshi workers, while the foreign minister is scheduled to visit India next week. Earlier, a senior U.S. official visited Dhaka, reflecting Bangladesh’s active diplomatic calendar.
The new government insists its foreign policy is based on national interest rather than alignment with any specific country. However, Bangladesh’s initial statement criticizing Iran’s attacks but avoiding comment on U.S. strikes drew criticism from Tehran. Analysts note that balancing relations among the U.S., China, India, and Russia remains difficult, especially over projects like Teesta, where competing interests persist. Former diplomats and experts urge a consensus-based approach to protect national interests.
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and State Minister Shama Obaid Islam emphasize that Bangladesh will prioritize its people’s welfare over external pressures, even as major powers seek to link Dhaka’s policies to their strategic agendas.
বিবিসি বাংলা প্রকাশ : ০৫ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ০৮: ৪০আপডেট : ০৫ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ০৮: ৪১ বাংলাদেশে বিএনপি সরকার ক্ষমতা গ্রহণের প্রায় দেড় মাস হতে চলেছে। নতুন এই সরকার ক্ষমতা নেওয়ার পরপরই পুরো বিশ্ব টালমাটাল হয়ে ওঠে ইরান যুদ্ধ ইস্যুতে। বিশ্বের বিভিন্ন দেশের মতো বাংল
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