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Who is Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh foreign minister elected President of UN General Assembly?

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, Dr. Khalilur Rahman, will lead the United Nations General Assembly. He secured the presidency for the 81st session, beginning September 2026. This marks Bangladesh's return to this significant global role after nearly 40 years. India and Pakistan have extended congratulations. Dr. Rahman's leadership will shape discussions on…

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Bangladesh foreign minister elected president of UNGA session

DHAKA: Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman has been elected president of United Nations General Assembly for the 81st session, defeating candidate of Cyprus Andreas Kakouris. Bangladesh last held the position in 1986-87. “This achievement reflects Bangladesh’s increasing contribution and credibility on the global stage. We believe he will proudly represent…

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Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has won a hotly contested race to be the next president of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly

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Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman elected President of 81st session of UNGA

In a remarkable turn of events, Khalilur Rahman from Bangladesh has clinched the presidency of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, edging past Cyprus’s Andreas Kakouris in a tightly contested race. As he prepares to assume leadership in September, this accomplishment marks a triumphant moment for Bangladesh on…

The Economic Times

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma bats for revival of India-Bangladesh trade ties, border haats

India and Bangladesh are restarting dialogue at the local level. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma highlighted the need for increased people-to-people engagement and trade. He believes current strains are temporary and significant opportunities exist. Connectivity projects and reopening border haats are key to boosting the northeast's economy. National security remains…

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Bangladesh seeks China support for Teesta restoration project

DHAKA: The Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh govt has sought China’s “involvement and support” for the Teesta restoration project, a move that risks clouding New Delhi-Dhaka relations, as the latter pushes India to work towards implementing the 2011 Teesta water-sharing treaty blocked by outgoing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.

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Bangladesh’s foreign minister arrives in India for three-day visit

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Bangladesh’s foreign minister visits India in bid to mend strained ties

Bangladesh foreign minister to discuss trade, water sharing treaty, and energy cooperation with Delhi officials

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Hasina non-existent in our political landscape: Dhaka

Bangladesh declared former PM Sheikh Hasina politically irrelevant ahead of Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman's India visit. Dhaka has requested Hasina's extradition, stating her Awami League no longer exists. India expressed willingness to rebuild ties with a forward-looking approach based on mutual interest.

The Times of India

Bid to undermine Dhaka's cooperation with Beijing doomed to failure: China

China affirmed its readiness to boost cooperation with Bangladesh's new government, warning that attempts to disrupt their partnership are destined to fail. This comes amid US concerns over Chinese influence in South Asia and a US emphasis on a free and open Indo-Pacific. Beijing also expressed hope for progress on…

The Times of India

Will seek respectful relations with neighbours: Bangladesh foreign minister

Bangladesh's new Tarique Rahman-led BNP government announced a "Bangladesh First" foreign policy, prioritizing respectful, mutually beneficial relations with all nations, especially neighbours, based on sovereign equality. The government aims for a comprehensive reassessment of external engagement, focusing on national interest and resolving existing complexities to normalize ties.

The Times of India

Tarique Rahman Sworn in as Bangladesh’s Prime Minister; Om Birla Represents India at Ceremony

Bangladesh on Tuesday witnessed the swearing-in of Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), as its new prime minister, signaling a fresh chapter after nearly 18 months of political uncertainty under the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.

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Om Birla meets new Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman, hands over PM Modi’s letter

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla represented India at the swearing-in of Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. He conveyed a personal congratulatory letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rahman, son of former PM Khaleda Zia, took oath after a period of political uncertainty. This marks a new chapter for Bangladesh…

The Times of India

Trump's new tariffs give some countries a break, while shares and US dollar sink

U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariff rates of up to 41% on U.S. imports from dozens of countries have drawn expressions of relief from some countries that negotiated a deal or managed to whittle them down from rates announced in April

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Leading Garment Producer Bangladesh Holds Crisis Talks On US Tariffs

Bangladesh's interim leader called an emergency meeting on Saturday after textile leaders in the world's second-largest garment manufacturing nation said US tariffs were a "massive blow" to the key industry.

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Floods in Bangladesh force military to help millions marooned in towns and villages as Indian flood crisis eases

Soldiers on small boats deliver relief material across flooded towns and villages after more than nine million people are marooned in Bangladesh and India following heavy rains, officials say.

Bangkok Post

Millions in Bangladesh and India await relief after deadly flooding

DHAKA/GUWAHATI, India: Authorities in flood-hit Bangladesh and northeastern India scrambled on Monday to provide aid to more than nine million people marooned after the heaviest rains in years killed at least 54 people across both South Asian nations, officials said.

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Bangladesh military scrambles to reach millions marooned after deadly flooding

Soldiers on small boats delivered relief material on Monday across flooded towns and villages in Bangladesh, after more than nine million people were marooned in the low-lying country and neighbouring India following heavy rains, officials said.

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