Arab and Muslim leaders will convene in Doha on Monday to protest recent Israeli airstrikes.

Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain is attending the summit, organized by the Government of Qatar. On Sunday, he joined a preparatory meeting of foreign ministers chaired by Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.

The session was also addressed by OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha and Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit.

The summit follows an Israeli airstrike last Tuesday on a residential building in Doha housing Hamas leaders, which killed five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer.

Archbishop Kevin S. Randall, the Vatican’s ambassador to Bangladesh, has expressed strong support for a transparent and credible electoral process as the country prepares for its national polls.

Speaking at an interfaith dialogue, Randall said, “The Holy See stands with you as Bangladesh moves toward elections. We hope for a free, fair, just, and transparent process.”

He stressed that the Vatican does not endorse any political party, system, or candidate, and that Bangladesh’s nearly half a million Christians—both Catholic and Protestant—will cast their votes in accordance with their conscience, just like all other citizens.

Randall highlighted the importance of dialogue in promoting peace and solidarity in a world plagued by extremism and conflict. “We must have the courage to build bridges, to be good Samaritans, and to reach out to others in their time of need,” he said, recalling Pope Francis’s visit to Bangladesh and Myanmar and the Holy See’s support for Rohingya repatriation.

Educationist and adviser C.R. Abrar added that Vatican-Bangladesh relations are rooted in shared values of peace, compassion, and mutual respect.

The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi hosted a high-level dinner on September 11, seeking support from member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Bangladesh, for the first time, secured a Category ‘C’ seat on the IMO Council in 2023 with 128 votes. The council, consisting of 40 members across three categories, plays a pivotal role in shaping global maritime policy.
Highlighting Bangladesh’s growing maritime sector and port importance, Senior Secretary Mohammad Yusuf addressed diplomats and ambassadors present at the event.

U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Tracy Ann Jacobson held a courtesy meeting with Faez Ahmad Tayyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, on Thursday.

During the discussion, Tayyeb invited American companies and other international investors to explore opportunities in Bangladesh’s data center, cloud services, and digital infrastructure sectors. He highlighted that a World Bank–supported Digital Public Infrastructure Development Project will soon be launched.

Both sides discussed ICT sector progress, emerging technologies, cybersecurity, startup ecosystems, and digital skills development. They also exchanged views on personal data protection laws, data governance, and modernizing police communication systems.

Jacobson praised Bangladesh’s digital transformation initiatives and assured U.S. support in technical collaboration and knowledge sharing. Tayyeb emphasized the importance of global partnerships to position Bangladesh as a hub for technology and innovation.

Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s recent military strikes on Qatar.

“This attack is a blatant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as international law and the UN Charter,” the ministry said in a statement.

Bangladesh reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity with Qatar’s government and people, describing the strikes as illegal and unjustified. The statement further called on the international community—especially the United Nations—to ensure accountability and uphold respect for global laws and norms.

The Bangladesh Embassy in Qatar has urged citizens to avoid going outdoors unless absolutely necessary amid the tense regional situation.

In an official statement, the embassy also requested expatriates to refrain from sharing or posting videos of Israeli attacks on social media, citing Qatari laws.

For emergencies, Bangladeshis have been asked to contact the hotline +974 33662000 or email mission.doha@mofa.gov.bd
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The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu has advised all Bangladeshi citizens in Nepal to remain indoors, either at home or in hotels, following Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli’s resignation amid ongoing “Janjati” protests.
The embassy also urged Bangladeshi travelers to postpone trips to Nepal for now due to security concerns. For emergencies, citizens have been asked to contact the embassy at +977 9803872759 or +977 9851128381.

Bangladesh’s Religious Adviser A.F.M. Khalid Hossain met former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz during an official visit.
Hossain emphasized Bangladesh’s interest in strengthening ties with Pakistan and requested scholarships in education, as well as cooperation in agriculture and technology.
Maryam praised Bangladesh’s achievements in the garment sector, microfinance, and women’s empowerment, assuring support in green energy and flood management.
Nawaz Sharif added: “The people of Pakistan still hold deep affection for their Bangladeshi brothers. Now is the right time to strengthen our bonds.”

U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated career diplomat Brent Christensen as the next ambassador to Bangladesh. The proposal was submitted to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, where approval is pending.

Christensen currently serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Arms Control and International Security. Between 2019 and 2021, he was posted at the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka as Counselor for Political and Economic Affairs. A graduate of the National War College, he earned a Master’s degree in National Security Strategy in 2022.

Before joining the Foreign Service in 2002, Christensen worked as a management consultant in Houston and New York City.

The United States has reiterated its commitment to assisting Bangladesh in holding free, fair, and impartial elections. After a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner A.M.M. Nasir Uddin, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Tracy Ann Jacobson said Washington does not support any particular political party or politician.
She emphasized U.S. support for the interim government led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus and the Election Commission in preparing for early next year’s polls. “The people’s will must be reflected in the election results,” Jacobson stated.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A.M.M. Nasir Uddin will meet U.S. Acting Ambassador Tracy Ann Jacobson today at 2:00 pm at the Election Commission headquarters.

The meeting was originally scheduled for last Thursday but was postponed due to road blockades in Agargaon. This will be the first such meeting between the U.S. Embassy and the CEC since August 5 of last year.

Palestinian National Council Chairman Ruhi Fattouh has condemned the Israeli finance minister’s proposal to blockade Gaza and seize it in stages, calling it an “open confession of genocide and war crimes.”

In a statement Thursday, Fattouh said such “provocative rhetoric” was no longer limited to extremist views but was now being implemented as state policy. He pointed to two years of siege, during which aid centers were attacked, infrastructure destroyed, and forced displacement attempted.

Fattouh also denounced violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank and urged the international community, the UN, and the Security Council to uphold their legal and political responsibilities.

Meanwhile, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared Gaza City and refugee camps as “battle zones,” vowing to starve Hamas members “to death by hunger and thirst.”

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expelled Iran’s ambassador from Canberra, accusing Tehran of directing anti-Jewish attacks in Australia.

Albanese said the alleged operations sought to undermine social harmony and sow division within the country. “The government is responding with firm and decisive action,” he declared.

Canberra has also suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran and relocated its diplomats to a third country. Furthermore, legislation will soon be introduced to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.

The allegations follow two major incidents: the October 2023 attack on Louis Continental Kitchen in Sydney and the December assault on Melbourne’s Adass Israel Synagogue. For the first time since World War II, Australia has expelled a foreign ambassador.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh-China diplomatic relations, the Anhui Museum of China and the National Museum of Bangladesh jointly inaugurated a special exhibition on Monday.
The exhibition, displayed in the National Museum’s lobby, showcases replicas and photographs highlighting the 5,000-year-old Lingjiatan civilization. Environmentalist and advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan inaugurated the event as chief guest, while Anhui Vice Governor Sun Yong attended as special guest.
The prehistoric Lingjiatan site, discovered in 1987, spans 1.4 million square meters and dates back over five millennia.
The exhibition runs until September 26, open to visitors Saturday–Wednesday (10:30 AM–5:30 PM) and Fridays (2:30 PM–7:00 PM). It remains closed on Thursdays and public holidays.

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has described his 36-hour visit to Bangladesh as “highly productive,” expressing optimism that it would inject new momentum into bilateral ties.

Dar, who arrived in Dhaka on Saturday and departed late Sunday night, held bilateral talks with Bangladesh’s foreign affairs adviser and met political figures including Chief Adviser, Begum Khaleda Zia, Shafiqur Rahman, and Akhtar Hossain.

“I firmly believe this visit will pave the way for greater cooperation and more exchanges in the future,” Dar posted before leaving Dhaka.