Bangladesh and Kuwait have agreed to deepen their friendly ties and build a broader partnership after the first-ever political consultation between the two countries, government officials said. A joint statement after the meeting said both sides want to work more closely on politics, trade, defence and people-to-people links, with a focus on practical steps that make life better for citizens and businesses. The talks were held at a high level in Dhaka and brought together foreign ministry officials and diplomats who reviewed a wide range of areas for cooperation, including labour and manpower agreements, food security, education and student and teacher exchanges. Officials also discussed expanding civil aviation links, and they agreed to explore new flight routes and increase frequencies to make travel smoother. The meeting covered defence and security cooperation too, with plans to improve training programs, disaster response work and cyber security partnerships so both countries can better face new challenges. Both sides said they will try to sign several new agreements soon and to hold these political consultations every two years, alternating between Dhaka and Kuwait City, to keep the momentum going. Business and investment were also central topics, with participants planning to reactivate the Joint Trade Committee and work toward a Bangladesh-Kuwait Business Forum to bring companies together and boost trade and investment in energy, infrastructure, ICT and halal food. Representatives highlighted Kuwait Fund support for development projects and said they will look for fresh cooperation on renewable energy and climate-resilient infrastructure to help communities adapt and grow. The history of cooperation between the two countries was also noted, including gratitude for Bangladesh’s past support during the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait when many Bangladeshi personnel helped with mine clearance and humanitarian efforts, and officials said that shared history adds strength to the current ties. Leaders on both sides stressed the importance of making it easier for workers to move legally and safely, and they discussed a new labour cooperation agreement that could be finalised during a higher-level visit. By focusing on clear, practical actions like improving worker protections, expanding flights, simplifying trade steps and encouraging private sector ties, Bangladesh and Kuwait aim to turn friendly relations into a wider, long-lasting partnership that supports jobs, education, safety and stronger economies for people in both countries. This new political dialogue is meant to create steady channels for cooperation so officials and businesses can plan ahead, sign needed agreements and launch joint projects that bring visible benefits to communities, students and families while moving both nations toward shared goals. Officials said these steps should create new job opportunities, increase student exchanges, make business travel easier and support joint projects that improve local services and infrastructure in both countries. Together.
