BD to open embassies in Argentina, Ireland

The Advisory Council of the interim government has approved the establishment of embassies in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, and Dublin, Ireland. The decision came during the 48th meeting of the Advisory Council on Thursday, chaired by Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus, according to a media statement from his office. Earlier, on Jun 2, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had written to the finance ministry seeking administrative approval and the creation of different posts for new diplomatic missions across five countries.

The proposal also included Norway's Oslo, Germany's Frankfurt, and Brazil's São Paulo.

The ministry highlighted that diplomatic presence in these strategically important locations would not only unlock new economic opportunities but also contribute to a dynamic, multidimensional, and forward-looking foreign policy.

It said Ireland's technology-driven and education-friendly environment would facilitate access to IT, healthcare, and higher education sectors, while Argentina, as a regional power in Latin America, would enhance export access, agricultural cooperation, and Bangladesh's visibility in the Global South.

The ministry also emphasised that permanent missions strengthen Bangladesh's geopolitical influence, state capacity, and confidence among expatriates, while providing greater opportunity to represent national interests in host countries' decision-making processes.

Currently, Bangladesh maintains 84 diplomatic missions across 60 countries.