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In recent months, the Hindu minority in Bangladesh has become a focal point of international concern and geopolitical manoeuvring, particularly from India, where prominent political voices are calling for global intervention to protect this community.

Disinformation and propaganda have developed into powerful tools for accomplishing political, military, and ideological objectives in the era of digital media.

When Riyadh acknowledged Bangladesh as a sovereign state in 1975, the formal relationship between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia began. These two nations have been friendly and close ever since. Both parties` high-level visits have helped to strengthen their bilateral ties. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman`s (MBS) forthcoming historic visit to Bangladesh is expected to have a significant impact on trade, investment, defense, and economic cooperation, as well as the KSA-Bangladesh all-encompassing relationship.

On September 25, 2024, retired Bangladesh Ambassadors of AOFA organised an interactive session with Ambassador Iwama Kiminori of Japan to Bangladesh. The dialogue had several significant dimensions and recalled not only the longstanding friendship between Bangladesh and Japan since 1972 but also Japan`s pivotal role in Bangladesh`s infrastructure and connectivity, highlighting the multifaceted partnership across various sectors.

The sun rises again over Gaza and Lebanon, but this time without the dominance of Hezbollah and Hamas, whether we see them as resistance movements or extensions of Iranian influence. A new and a different scene is about to unfold, demanding a Palestinian, Lebanese, Arab, and international effort to minimize human and political losses and to prevent further collapses.