Shama Obaed

Shama Obaed

Non-resident Irish Ambassador to Bangladesh Kevin Kelly met with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today (31 March) at the foreign ministry. Photo: Courtesy

Shama seeks Ireland’s backing for Bangladesh's 81st UNGA presidency bid

The two sides exchanged views on regional and global issues, underscoring the importance of peace, stability, and strengthened international cooperation.

A file photo of State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam/Collected

Govt is intensifying diplomacy to secure fuel supply: Shama Obaed

Photo: UNB

Repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar only viable solution: Shama Obaed

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam inaugurating a canal excavation programme from Bolerbag to Sonakhola in Manikdha. Photo: TBS

PM Tarique making history by taking initiatives one after another: Shama Obaed

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam. Photo: UNB

Rapists have no political identity, offenders will face law: Shama Obaed

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam joins diplomats, officials, and guests during a cake-cutting ceremony at an event marking International Women’s Day in Dhaka on Sunday, 8 March, 2026. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh/Facebook

Bangladesh marks Int’l Women’s Day with renewed focus on women’s rights, opportunities

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at a meeting with Ambassador of Bhutan to Bangladesh Dasho Karma Hamu Dorjee on 8 March 2026. Photo: PID

Bhutan, Nepal discuss ways to strengthen ties with Bangladesh

Shama Obaed ,Photo: Collected

In touch with families to bring back bodies of 2 Bangladeshis: Shama Obaed

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam talking to journalists at her residence in Laskardia, Nagarkanda on 20 February 2026. Photo: TBS

'Nation's backbone must remain straight' in foreign policy: Shama Obaed

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam. Photo: UNB

Foreign ministry working through diplomatic channels to resolve visa crisis: Shama

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam Rinku. Photo: BSS

First-time MP Shama Obaed likely to be state minister for foreign affairs