Published: 12:32 AM, 14 June 2026
We remain positive on friendship with India: Humayun Kabir
The Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir has said Bangladesh wants cooperation and good working relations with India based on mutual respect despite challenges.
"We want cooperation with India, but it must be based on mutual respect. We should have a good working relationship with India," he said while responding to a question during a panel discussion on Saturday.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed and Prime Minister's Adviser on Education Mahdi Amin also spoke at the event, with the discussion moderated by Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam.
Humayun Kabir said it is the norm of diplomacy to regularize working relationships within the neighborhood, and the government intends to do that.
"You know, we've made a visit. We expect visits to Dhaka, and either way, we will build the visibility of a working relationship with India. We intend to do that. But the environment must be conducive to accommodating this approach" Humayun Kabir stated.
He pointed out that Bangladesh intends to uphold an optimistic stance on Dhaka-Delhi affiliation given the recent visit of Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman to New Delhi. Adviser Humayun Kabir accompanied Dr. Khaliur Rahman on that rip.
Humayun Kabir highlighted the positive mindset of the leadership of both countries, who are committed to moving forward and making progress. Organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), the conference brought together senior government leaders, heads of diplomatic missions, development partners and representatives from the private sector to chart a forward-looking agenda for Bangladesh's economic engagement.
