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Bangladesh prioritizes national interest over pleasing allies: Kobir

Kobir, special assistant to the Foreign Affairs Adviser, stated that Bangladesh enters into international agreements based on national needs and interests rather than to appease friendly nations.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 8 October 2026, 8:05 AM

Kobir, serving as the special assistant to the Foreign Affairs Adviser, has clarified that Bangladesh does not engage in international deals to satisfy its friends. He emphasized that the country's specific needs and national interests remain the primary drivers behind all such agreements.