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06.03.2024 Article

Germany and Bangladesh: Bilateral relations

Germany was one of the first European countries to recognise Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan in 1972, establishing diplomatic relations, and is respected as its second-largest export market and…

Bilateral relations
04.02.2022 Article

Half a century of diplomatic relations with Bangladesh

In 1972 Germany was one of the first countries in Europe to recognise the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Today relations focus on cooperation to overcome the effects of climate change, ways to ensure sustainable economic growth, and stability in the Region.

In 1972 Germany was one of the first countries in Europe to recognise the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
22.10.2020 Article

Forgotten crises: Support for the Rohingya

Almost a million Rohingya have fled from Myanmar, many of them to Bangladesh. Germany is supporting a project run in Kutupalong refugee camp by the charity CBM (Christian Blind Mission) and has pledged 33 million euro at a donor conference.

Kutupalong refugee camp, Bangladesh
13.10.2020 Article

Helping before disaster strikes – anticipatory humanitarian assistance in Bangladesh

Thanks to support that was provided at the right time, thousands of people in Bangladesh could be protected from flooding. Through anticipatory humanitarian assistance, Germany is working in regions around the world that are particularly affected by climate change to save lives and limit damage.

Assisting with evacuation: people, livestock and possessions are brought to safety
18.10.2019 Article

Bangladesh – rapid growth, major challenges

Foreign Minister Heiko Maas met his Bangladeshi counterpart Abul Kalam Abdul Momen today (18 October) during the latter’s first official visit to Berlin. Their talks focused on sustainable business, climate change and the refugee crisis in South Asia.

Maas with Abdul Momen

Press releases

  1. 18.07.2018 Press release

    Minister of State Annen visits Bangladesh

  2. 08.02.2017 Press release

    Statement by the Federal Foreign Office on the implementation of the National Action Plan for Business and Human Rights and on the situation in Bangladesh

  3. 02.07.2016 Press release

    Foreign Minister Steinmeier condemns terrorist attack in Dhaka

  4. 26.04.2016 Press release

    Murder of two human rights activists in Bangladesh

  5. 31.03.2015 Press release

    Human Rights Commissioner on the murder of another blogger in Bangladesh

  6. 07.01.2014 Press release

    Elections in Bangladesh extremely poor reflection of electorate’s will

  7. 12.12.2013 Press release

    Human Rights Commissioner Löning on death sentence handed down in Bangladesh

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