Bangladesh has sought Sri Lankan support to ensure repatriation of Rohingyas to their place of origin in Myanmar’s Rakhine State.

President Abdul Hamid on Thursday stressed the need for establishing direct air and water connectivity between Maldives and Bangladesh to further enhance trade and investment ties between the two countries. 

The prudent leadership of Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib helped Bangabandhu make crucial decisions quickly, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said on Friday.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday said Bangladesh has to face various challenges and urged the young officials of Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) Foreign Affairs cadres to be prepared to tackle them.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Sunday said the Kuwaiti government is yet to inform anything about conviction of Bangladeshi MP Mohammad Shahid Islam alias Kazi Papul in a case related to human trafficking, residency visa trading and money laundering.

Bangladesh and India on Thursday discussed early resolution of pending issues as well as the new areas of cooperation between the two countries.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday described Dhaka-Tokyo relationship as "rock solid", noting that Japan came out to help Bangladesh without reservation.

Bangladesh on Tuesday said there are indications that the new US administration under President Joe Biden will look into the issue of genocide of Rohingyas in the Rakhine State and hopefully will proactively take action for their safe return to Myanmar.

US special Presidential envoy for climate John Kerry and Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen discussed cooperation to deal with climate issues on Tuesday over phone.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has expressed deep shock over the loss of many lives and resources in a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in Indonesia.