State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam

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

The government has given its highest-ever budgetary allocation to education, with undergraduate education for women made free under this year's budget, says the state minister.

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

Henrik Nielsen, visiting director for International Affairs, Returns and Visa of the European Commission, meets State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka on 10 June 2026 to discuss migration and mobility cooperation between Bangladesh and the EU. Photo: Courtesy

Bangladesh, EU discuss safe migration, skilled worker opportunities

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

Any foreign deal under current govt will fully protect Bangladesh's interests: Shama Obaed

Collage of Bida and Ministry of Foreign Affairs logo. Photo: Collected

Govt to host first Bangladesh Trade and Investment Conference in June

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam meets UN Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari in New York today, reaffirming Bangladesh’s commitment to peacekeeping, sustainable development and multilateral cooperation. Photo: Courtesy

Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to peacekeeping and multilateral cooperation

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Killed in Lebanon, laid to rest in Faridpur: Dipali's body repatriated after a month

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

Situation may worsen in absence of solution: Shama Obaed on Iran war

Iranian Ambassador Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi paid a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam. Photo: Courtesy

Dhaka urges Iran to ensure safe Hormuz passage for Bangladesh-bound vessels

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam speaks at a view exchange meeting with members of the Hindu community at her residence in Nagarkanda, Faridpur, on 1 April 2026. Photo: TBS

Govt working to return bodies of Bangladeshis killed in Middle East conflict: Shama Obaed

Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh Antonio Alessandro paid a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at the foreign ministry today. Photo: Ministry

Bangladesh seeks Italy's support for UNGA presidency bid