State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam

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'Bangladesh First' to guide decision on joining any pact: Shama Obaed

She made the comment when asked about Bangladesh’s possible participation in a Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye pact.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam meets outgoing Saarc Secretary General Ambassador Md Golam Sarwar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka today (17 August). Photo: Collected

Dhaka reiterates commitment to revitalising Saarc

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Dhaka seeks Delhi's clarification on Hasina's planned 5 Aug virtual appearance

Eight Rohingyas and four suspected human traffickers were detained in Kanaighat, Sylhet, while allegedly attempting to take the Rohingyas to India through the border. Photo: Representational

No discussion between Bangladesh and Myanmar on taking back 3 lakh Rohingyas: Shama Obaed

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam and State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Md. Nurul Haque. Photo: UNB

626 Bangladeshis experience 'auto-cancellation' of UAE visas; renewal process underway

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam held a meeting with Coco H Ushiyama, resident representative and country director of the WFP in Bangladesh, yesterday (27 July). Photo: Collected

Food security must go hand in hand with climate resilience, eco-friendly agriculture: Shama Obaed

UAE Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdulla Ali Abdulla Alhmoudi met with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today (26 July). Photo: MoFA

Shama seeks UAE support to address expatriates' ongoing challenges

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam briefs the media at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka on Sunday. Photo:UNB

Govt steps up efforts to attract required investment for $1 trillion economy: Shama Obaed

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

Hasina will be arrested whenever she comes to Bangladesh: Shama Obaed

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam speaks as the chief guest at a seminar titled ‘Women’s Advancement, Education and Career’ at the Munshiganj Sadar upazila auditorium on 11 July 2026. Photo: Collected

Diplomatic efforts underway to bring back fugitives from abroad: Shama Obaed

Secretary General of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec) Indra Mani Pandey talks with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 7 July 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Bangladesh ready to host Bimstec sectoral meetings: Shama Obaed

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Skilled diplomats crucial to advance ‘Bangladesh First’ policy: Shama

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

No progress on Teesta feasibility study before or during interim govt: Shama Obaed