Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Thursday said they will take necessary steps and try to bring former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina back home as the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today issued arrest warrant against her and top Awami League leaders. "We just have come to know this. We will try and take necessary preparations," he told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Warrant issued for arrest of Hasina, 45 others The adviser said they have one month time in hand. "I don't want to say anything further," he said when asked for further details. The International Crimes Tribunal also directed the authorities concerned to produce the 46 accused, including Sheikh Hasina, before it after arresting them by November 18.  

Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Bangladesh Alexander Mantytskiy on Wednesday met Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and both reflected on key areas of bilateral cooperation between the two countries. They mentioned areas of cooperation, including energy, food security, trade as well as multilateral issues of mutual importance.  Dr Yunus praises Russian cooperation in power, energy sectors During the meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Adviser congratulated the Ambassador for the successful completion of his tenure and expressed appreciation for his role in strengthening the bilateral ties between Bangladesh and the Russian Federation.  The Ambassador thanked the government of Bangladesh for the support and cooperation extended during his tenure and expressed hope for strengthened ties between the two countries in future. The Adviser wished him success in his future endeavors.