Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen’s recent visit to Delhi is a case study in diplomatic maneuvering under pressure, aiming to explain Bangladesh’s electoral framework to India and regional envoys. As the U.S. pushes for free and fair elections, Bangladesh’s ties with both the U.S. and India face unprecedented scrutiny, raising questions about the influence of foreign perspectives on domestic politics.

The Bangladesh foreign secretary’s recent visit to New Delhi raised eyebrows, suggesting an attempt to garner international support amidst escalating political pressures. This article delves into the motivations behind the visit, the diplomatic implications, and the regime’s stance toward the United States and India on key political issues affecting Bangladesh’s future.

Explore the ongoing "cold war" between Bangladesh’s foreign ministry and Western ambassadors, as diplomatic norms and political interests clash. This analysis delves into the underlying tensions shaping US-Bangladesh relations and the role of foreign diplomats in Bangladesh’s domestic politics.

THE Japanese ambassador Iwama Kiminori presented an excellent and highly professional paper on Japan-Bangladesh relations in a recent event organised by Cosmos, a well-known think tank in Dhaka. The ambassador captured the attention of his audience with his sincere goodwill for the well-being of Bangladesh and its people and his country’s keen desire to assist Bangladesh’s economic development.