Bangladesh has called for greater unity and solidarity among the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) member-states to ensure shared global prosperity. While speaking at the ministerial meeting of the NAM in Kampala, Uganda, Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen referred to the statement of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the NAM Summit in Algiers in 1973 where Bangabandhu emphasised the principles of self-reliance and effective economic cooperation among the non-aligned countries which is still relevant after 50 years. First bilateral visit: Hasan Mahmud to visit Delhi on Feb 7, strengthening relations on agenda The two-day ministerial meeting on NAM ended on January 18 after finalizing the outcome document, Kampala Declaration and declaration on Palestine which are expected to be adopted in the 19th NAM Summit scheduled to be held on January 19-20.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) should make a concrete initiative to achieve a lasting solution to the Palestinian crisis. The Foreign Minister was addressing an extraordinary meeting of the NAM Committee on Palestine held on Tuesday. Recalling the unflinching support expressed by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for the just struggle of the Palestinian people, Dr Momen reiterated Bangladesh’s solidarity and continued commitment in support of the inalienable rights of the Palestinians to self-determination, independence, statehood and sovereignty. He expressed deep concern over the recent violation of ceasefire and indiscriminate attacks carried out by the Israeli forces on innocent Palestinians. “Failure of the international community to resolve the Palestinian crisis has led to a protracted situation in the Middle East.” Also read: Bangladesh always with Palestinians, reaffirms PM Dr Momen called for immediate action to hold Israel accountable for its flagrant violations of international laws, norms and principles. “NAM’s support to the ongoing investigation by the International Criminal Court is of utmost importance,” he added. The Foreign Minister called upon NAM to redouble its efforts for a just, durable and peaceful solution of this long-lingering crisis. Also read: Palestinians, settlers clash in tense Jerusalem neighborhood He also urged it to ensure adequate assistance for meeting the urgent humanitarian needs of the Palestinians, including their need for Covid-19 vaccines. Dr Momen participated in the ministerial meeting of the NAM Committee on Palestine convened on Tuesday. The Foreign Minister of Palestine, Foreign Ministers of Indonesia, Algeria, Cuba, Egypt, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Malaysia were, among others, attended the event.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has reaffirmed Bangladesh's unswerving commitment to NAM values and stressed the need to foster cooperation among the NAM member states to confront the challenges of the contemporary world, including the ongoing pandemic COVID-19. He also sought support of the NAM countries to repatriat

The government on Wednesday said 28,849 expatriates, mostly from the Middle East (ME), will return home within the next couple of weeks. 

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Monday termed the migrant workers “frontline contributors” to the economies and sought a joint strategy for responsibility sharing both at home and host countries. 

Bangladesh on Monday urged the members of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to work out innovative solutions and approaches to tackle the COVID-19 crisis underscoring the pandemic's adverse effect on two major sectors of Bangladesh's economy -- readymade garments (RMG) and remittance inflow. 

Bangladesh’s former Foreign Secretary and immediate-past High Commissioner to India Syed Muazzem Ali passed away on Monday at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in the capital. He was 75.

Dhaka, Oct 27 (UNB) - The heads of state and government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) have underscored the importance of creating “conducive conditions” in Rakhine State for the voluntary return of Rohingyas to their place of origin in Myanmar in a “safe, secure and dignified” manner.

Baku (Azerbaijan), Oct 25 (UNB) - The two-day 18th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) kicked off in Baku on Friday with a call for upholding the spirit of the forum and strengthen cooperation among its member state.   

Baku, Oct 24 (UNB) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived here on Thursday on a four-day official visit to Azerbaijan to attend the 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).