Against the backdrop of continued tension with India because of the continued presence of former PM Sheikh Hasina on Indian soil, the Foreign Affairs Advisor of the interim government of Bangladesh Touhid Hossain said on Saturday (November 22, 2025) that Bangladesh will “insist” on its right to pursue its national interest.

Mr. Hossain said Bangladesh is aware that the fragile global crisis management mechanism has not helped in resolving enduring conflicts like in Myanmar, and said Bangladesh will work towards harnessing the full potential of the Bay of Bengal region.

“Bangladesh insists on its sovereignty and its right to pursue its national interest. In practice, this means that our partnership must deliver tangible benefits, not symbolic only. We will engage with major and middle p

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