Foreign policy of Bangladesh

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Foreign Policy of Bangladesh consists of self-interest strategies chosen by the Constitution of the country to safeguard its national interests and to achieve goals within its international relations milieu. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs formulates and executes the policies according to the guidance from the relevant section of the Constitution of Bangladesh. [1]

Constitutional provisions

The Bangladeshi passport is valid for all countries of the world except Israel Bangladeshi Passport prohibits to travel to Israel.jpg
The Bangladeshi passport is valid for all countries of the world except Israel

The fundamental Foreign Policies of Bangladesh originate from the article no. 25 of the Constitution of Bangladesh: [2]

The State shall base its international relations on the principles of respect for national sovereignty and equality, non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, peaceful settlements of international disputes, and respect for international law and the principles enunciated in the United Nations Charter, and on the basis of those principles shall-

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References

  1. "Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka". www.mofa.gov.bd. Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Archived from the original on 27 August 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  2. "Part II - Fundamental Principles of State Policy". Constitution of Bangladesh. Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Promotion of international peace, security and solidarity. Retrieved 27 January 2022.