Desk Report:
Mahdi Amin, Advisor to the Prime Minister and spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, stated that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s four-day visit to New York—undertaken to attend the 81st session of the UN General Assembly—not only highlighted Bangladesh’s sovereignty, national interests, and potential to the international community but also opened up new horizons for partnership, investment, trade, and inclusive development.
He made these remarks on Wednesday (September 30, 2026) at a press conference held at the Karabi Hall of the Prime Minister’s Office.
Mahdi Amin said that during this four-day working visit, the Prime Minister firmly projected Bangladesh’s independence, sovereignty, and national interests and potential across various sectors on the global stage. He conveyed clear messages to the international community regarding Bangladesh’s stance, development plans, and mutual cooperation.
Highlighting various aspects of the Prime Minister’s New York visit, Mahdi Amin noted that the Prime Minister participated in a total of 30 official engagements. In addition to addressing the main session of the UN General Assembly, he held bilateral meetings with representatives from 11 countries and spoke at six other events.
He mentioned that a 35-member delegation—comprising 15 ministers, state ministers, advisors, and special assistants—accompanied the Prime Minister to New York. During the visit, members of the delegation participated in approximately 50 additional meetings. In total, the Bangladesh delegation engaged in over 80 bilateral and multilateral meetings.
Furthermore, a smaller team from the delegation visited California to explore new opportunities for cooperation with the US technology sector and research institutions. He stated that these initiatives have created prospects for expanding Bangladesh’s international cooperation in the fields of technology, research, investment, and innovation.
The press conference also detailed the activities of the Prime Minister’s spouse, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, during the visit. Mahdi Amin reported that Dr. Zubaida Rahman participated in eight programs and delivered speeches at three events. During this period, she represented Bangladesh at several significant international events, including a reception hosted by US First Lady Melania Trump and the Women Leaders Platform.
Responding to a question about the message conveyed to the international community on behalf of Bangladesh, Mahdi Amin stated that the Prime Minister highlighted the country’s democratic journey and its vision of building a self-reliant, modern, and welfare-oriented state. At the same time, she clearly articulated Bangladesh’s role in maintaining global peace and stability, as well as the nation’s commitment to international cooperation.
He noted that the Prime Minister emphasized strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation based on equality, fairness, mutual interest, and dignity. She also outlined Bangladesh’s stance on ensuring the rule of law, human rights, and freedom of speech.
Mahdi Amin further added that the Prime Minister’s visit reaffirmed the resolve to uphold Bangladesh’s independence, sovereignty, and national interests on the global stage, while fostering relationships with various nations based on mutual respect and trust.
The Prime Minister’s Press Secretary AAM Saleh Shibli, Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon, Prime Minister’s Speechwriter Mahfuzur Rahman, Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu, Deputy Press Secretary Md. Sujauddoula (Sujan Mahmud), Assistant Press Secretary Shahriar Pamir, and Assistant Press Secretary KM Nazmul Haque were present at the press conference.
