Islamabad (TDI): Bangladesh’s newly appointed foreign minister and state minister for foreign affairs have thanked Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for his congratulatory message on their assumption of office and expressed a desire to further strengthen bilateral relations.
In a post shared on X, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh stated that Bangladesh places high importance on its “brotherly relationship” with Pakistan and looks forward to working together to deepen ties based on mutual respect, understanding, and shared interests.
Dar had earlier extended congratulations to Bangladesh’s newly appointed Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam. In his message, Dar expressed confidence that Rahman’s diplomatic experience and commitment to regional peace and connectivity would serve the people of Bangladesh and the wider region.
While felicitating Shama Obaed Islam, Dar reaffirmed his commitment to advancing mutually beneficial bilateral and multilateral cooperation and expressed hope for close collaboration to promote regional stability and shared prosperity.
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Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced his first 50-member cabinet following his swearing-in earlier this week. Rahman retained the defense portfolio while appointing senior politician and businessman Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury to steer the finance ministry in a move aimed at addressing economic challenges.
Rahman assumed office after succeeding the interim administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, which had governed the country for 18 months following the ouster of the Awami League government headed by Sheikh Hasina in 2024.
Pakistan’s leadership engaged with Bangladesh’s incoming administration both before and after the elections. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal also held a meeting with Prime Minister Rahman.
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Following the political transition in Dhaka, relations between the two countries have shown signs of improvement. In August 2025, Pakistan and Bangladesh signed multiple agreements covering trade, diplomacy, media cooperation, education, and cultural exchanges, marking a renewed effort to reset ties after years of strained relations.
