Foreign Relations: Bangladesh for upholding peace and harmony

Dispelling the negative identity of militancy, terrorism and corruption, Bangladesh is now known as a democratic, secular and country of defending human rights.

For preserving the interest of the country, economic growth, increased foreign trade and investment and for upholding the peace not only in South Asian region but also throughout the world, Union Nations has highly acclaimed Bangladesh.

At September 2011, Bangladesh achieved an exceptional honor. At the 66th general assembly of the UN, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina presented a peace model for the world named, “People’s Empowerment and Development.” United Nations accepted this model as a resolution. With this Bangladesh has stood up again in the international arena after 1971.

At 14th March 2012, Bangladesh gained full right over its territorial sea limit. After the verdict given by the International Tribunal for Law of the Seas (ILTOS), Bangladesh got sovereign rights over 12 nautical of territorial water, 200 nautical miles of exclusive economic zone and 200 nautical miles of continental shelves. With this verdict, sole right of Bangladesh was established over 1,11,631 square km area of Bay of Bengal.

During the tenure of the Awami League government, Bangladesh was able to reach a peaceful settlement with India on the issue of Tin-Bigha-Corridor. For ensuring the free and secured passage of the people of the Dahagram- Angarpota region, this corridor was decided to keep open for 24 hours. Because of this decision, inhabitants of this region now can easily move for the purpose of their business and basic amenities.

Bangladesh is playing an important role in establishing peace throughout the world with the UN Peacekeeping missions. Bangladesh has always been the first country to respond to the UN in any kind of hostile situation. At 2012, when all the nations were divided on Syria issue, Bangladesh was the first country to send its troops there. Bangladesh willingly sent one sector reserve company of its troops in Darfur in one month after the escalation of Darfur crisis. Because of these, Bangladesh was highly acclaimed by the other nations of the world.

In addition to these activities, Bangladesh leaded by Awami League government is also conducting “Zero-tolerance” program with the help of the United Nations to remove terrorism and militancy throughout the world. Bangladesh has also implemented “Charter of Democracy” of SAARC. Bangladesh has also engaged itself as a partner with United Nations and other international organizations in 12 conventions and protocols to remove terrorism.

Apart from these activities, Bangladesh has various achievements in its foreign relationship sector. During the tenure of the Awami League government Bangladesh has increased its diplomatic and economic ties with the countries of Middle-East. This resulted into the increasing number of manpower exports in those countries. Bangladesh has been able to be elected on different position of different international organizations. Such as: IMO Council, UNICEF, UNDP, UNFPA, UNEP, FAO, UN Women, Human Rights Council, ECOSOC, UNESCO, WHO, CEDAW etc.

To keep the promise of a developed Bangladesh by 2050, Bangladesh Awami League has formed the current government. Dispersing the negative identity of militancy, terrorism and corruption, Bangladesh is now known as a democratic, secular and country of defending human rights. Bangladesh government, led by Bangladesh Awami League will continue its effort against all hostilities to maintain world peace and harmony.