On February 25, 2026, State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque met with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka. The meeting focused on enhancing Bangladesh’s friendly relations with other countries by prioritizing sports as a key area of cooperation.

Discussions highlighted the potential for improving bilateral relations through sports exchanges, international competitions, and mutual collaboration. Both ministers also exchanged views on developing a long-term action plan to effectively use sports diplomacy in promoting Bangladesh’s positive image on the global stage.

According to related sources, one of the main discussion points was using sports as a diplomatic tool to expand Bangladesh’s presence and acceptance internationally.