Embassy of Bangladesh, The Hague, Netherlands

02/06/2026

Bangladesh wins the United Nations General Assembly Presidency election! Heartiest Congratulations to the Hon'ble Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman!

Honorable Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on his election as President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The Prime Minister stated that this achievement reflects Bangladesh’s growing contribution and credibility on the global stage. He expressed confidence that Mr. Khalilur Rahman will proudly represent Bangladesh and play an important role in strengthening connectivity, dialogue, and cooperation in addressing shared global challenges. He also wished him every success in carrying out this important new responsibility.

02/06/2026

Bangladesh wins the United Nations General Assembly Presidency election! Heartiest Congratulations to the Hon'ble Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman!

22/05/2026

Bangladesh's Vision for a More Equitable United Nations: Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All |

On 13 May 2026, H.E. Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, engaged in an informal interactive dialogue with Member States at the United Nations General Assembly, presenting his candidature for the Presidency of UNGA's 81st Session — an election scheduled for 2 June 2026.

Dr. Rahman brings to this candidature an exceptional combination of diplomatic experience and institutional knowledge: over 30 years within the UN system, a PhD in Economics from Harvard's Kennedy School, leadership of UNCTAD's Technology Division, and extensive multilateral engagement on the challenges of Least Developed Countries, SIDS, and the Global South. He has served as Bangladesh's National Security Adviser and High Representative on the Rohingya Issue prior to assuming the role of Foreign Minister in February 2026.

His six-pillar platform offers a comprehensive and action-oriented roadmap for the 81st Session:

🕊️ Silence the Guns, Amplify the Voices — Drawing on Bangladesh's legacy as the world's leading troop contributor to UN peacekeeping, Dr. Rahman commits to championing political solutions, protecting civilians, and advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

🌍 No One Left Behind, No Country Left Out — accelerating the SDGs keeping vulnerable nations — LDCs, LLDCs, SIDS, and middle-income countries — at the centre of the Assembly's agenda, supported by reformed international financial architecture.

🌱 Our Planet, Our Pact — championing climate resilience, operationalising the Loss and Damage Fund, advancing on universal early warning systems and advocating for delivery of Paris Agreement Commitments.

🤝 Rights and Protection — Strengthening humanitarian access, protecting refugees and migrants, and upholding the UN's normative human rights framework, informed by Bangladesh's direct humanitarian experience with 1.3 million Rohingya.

💡 Innovation with Inclusion — Inclusive implementation of the Global Digital Compact, bridging digital divides, and ensuring developing countries shape AI norms and standards.

🌐 We the Peoples — Reimagined — making the General Assembly the engine of member-driven UN reform, with transparency, impartiality, and accountability as guiding principles.
As Dr. Rahman underscored during the dialogue: "As a candidate from the Global South, I carry the aspirations of developing countries — but as President, I will be everyone's President."
Bangladesh stands ready to serve the entire international community with vision, experience, and dedication, and seeks valuable support from the esteemed Member States.

🔗 Full Video Link:
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k18/k18s1y6xnz

📄 Full Vision Statement:
https://www.un.org/pga/wp-content/uploads/sites/110/2026/03/Vision-Statement-Bangaldesh-PGA81.pdf

22/05/2026

19/05/2026

Bangladesh and Bosnia and Herzegovina Advance Talks on Labour Cooperation and Enhanced Consular Services

The Charge d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Bangladesh in The Hague, concurrently accredited to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Md Hasan Abdullah Towhid, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Frano Planinić, Assistant Minister for International Legal and Consular Affairs, on Monday, 18 May 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo. The meeting was also attended by Ms. Jasmina Ćorović, Desk Officer for Bangladesh at the Department of Asia and Oceania, and Mr. Omar Musabegović, Honorary Consul of Bangladesh in Sarajevo.

Referring to the inaugural Foreign Office Consultations held in 2024, Mr. Towhid underscored the need to commence negotiations on a number of bilateral agreements covering political, economic, trade, cultural, and labour-related cooperation. He also proposed holding the second round of Bilateral Political Consultations in Dhaka at a mutually agreeable time later this year or in early next year.

The discussions focused on the possible recruitment of skilled and semi-skilled workers from Bangladesh to support the economic development of Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly in construction, hospitality, driving, electrical work, plumbing, cleaning services, and agriculture. Mr. Towhid stressed the importance of establishing a mutually agreed framework arrangement to ensure a structured recruitment process and maintain labour standards consistent with the expectations of both countries.

Assistant Minister Frano Planinić conveyed Bosnia and Herzegovina’s intention to begin the formal process of opening a consulate office in Dhaka to facilitate visa services. Pending the establishment of the consulate, he informed that consular officials from the Bosnian Mission in New Delhi would visit Dhaka periodically to accept visa applications.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the friendly relations between Bangladesh and Bosnia and Herzegovina and to expanding cooperation across various sectors.

18/05/2026

Bangladesh and Bosnia and Herzegovina Discuss Expanding Bilateral Cooperation in Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility

The Charge d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Bangladesh in The Hague, concurrently accredited to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Md Hasan Abdullah Towhid, paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Mr. Momir Brajić, Assistant Minister for Bilateral Affairs, on Monday, 18 May 2026 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo. The meeting was also attended by Ms. Jasmina Ćorović, Desk Officer for Bangladesh at the Department of Asia and Oceania, and Mr. Omar Musabegović, Honorary Consul of Bangladesh in Sarajevo.

The meeting took place in a warm and cordial atmosphere, with discussions focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the areas of politics, economy, trade, culture, and labour. Mr. Towhid referred to Bangladesh’s steady economic progress and its strong position in the global ready-made garments (RMG) industry. He highlighted the potential of Bosnia and Herzegovina to become a regional logistics centre for Bangladeshi exports to the Balkan market and stressed the need to strengthen trade and investment ties through increased collaboration between the respective chambers of commerce and the creation of a business forum. He also praised Bosnia and Herzegovina for its accomplishments in international sports, especially football, and suggested greater cooperation in this field.

Referring to the first Foreign Office Consultations held in 2024, the Bangladesh side emphasized the importance of commencing negotiations on a number of bilateral instruments, including the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding on Cultural Cooperation, Agreement with the Ministry of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Agreement on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investment between BIDA and the Investment Promotion Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the MoU between the Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina and FBCCI. Mr. Towhid further proposed holding the second round of Bilateral Political Consultations in Dhaka at a mutually agreed time later this year or in early next year.

Both sides recognized the considerable untapped opportunities in bilateral trade, while Bangladesh underscored its export potential in sectors such as ready-made garments, seafood, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, leather products, jute goods, handicrafts, processed food, tea, and ICT services.

The Charge d’Affaires a.i. also highlighted the availability of skilled and semi-skilled workforce from Bangladesh that could contribute to the economic growth of Bosnia and Herzegovina and requested the establishment of a consular office in Dhaka to facilitate mobility and visa processing for Bangladeshi workers. In response, the Assistant Minister expressed commitment to opening a consular office in Dhaka in the near future, particularly to ease work visa processing for Bangladeshi nationals.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reiterated their commitment to deepening the friendly relations between Bangladesh and Bosnia and Herzegovina across various sectors of cooperation.

04/05/2026

মোবাইল কনস্যুলার ক্যাম্প সংক্রান্ত বিজ্ঞপ্তি: সারায়েভো, বসনিয়া ও হার্জেগোভিনা

সংশ্লিষ্ট সকলের সদয় অবগতির জন্য জানানো যাচ্ছে যে, নেদারল্যান্ডসে অবস্থিত বাংলাদেশ দূতাবাস, দ্য হেগ আগামী ১৬-১৭ মে ২০২৬ (শনিবার-রবিবার) তারিখে বসনিয়া ও হার্জেগোভিনার সারায়েভো-তে বসবাসরত বাংলাদেশি প্রবাসীদের জন্য নির্বাচিত কনস্যুলার সেবা প্রদানের লক্ষ্যে একটি মোবাইল কনস্যুলার ক্যাম্প আয়োজন করবে।

আগ্রহী বাংলাদেশি প্রবাসীদেরকে আগামী ১৩ মে ২০২৬ (বুধবার) তারিখের মধ্যে নিচের লিংক বা কিউআর কোডের মাধ্যমে কনস্যুলার সেবার জন্য অ্যাপয়েন্টমেন্ট গ্রহণ করার জন্য অনুরোধ করা হচ্ছে।

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