by RK Desk
Dhaka, September 20, 2026 — Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Ajit Singh met Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir at his office on Sunday to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
The two sides discussed working together to support multilateralism and hoped to increase high-level meetings during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly.
They also discussed ways to increase trade between Bangladesh and Canada. Bangladesh expressed interest in expanding trade beyond the garment sector to areas such as light engineering and machinery. The two sides also discussed exchanging business delegations.
The State Minister highlighted the contributions of more than 100,000 Bangladeshis living in Canada. He also thanked Canada for its continued support for the Rohingya response in Bangladesh.
The Canadian High Commissioner reaffirmed Canada’s support for the safe, dignified and voluntary return of the Rohingya to Myanmar.
As Bangladesh prepares to chair the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, the State Minister sought Canada’s support on climate action and climate financing.
The two sides also discussed possible cooperation in agriculture and energy.
Both sides said that the relationship between Bangladesh and Canada continues to be based on friendship and mutual trust.
