Bangladesh and Trinidad and Tobago have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch structured bilateral consultations, with Dhaka prioritising energy sector collaboration for early action.
The agreement was signed in New York on Thursday by Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir and Trinidad and Tobago Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs SM Sobers, according to an official press statement.
Kobir said the mechanism will allow both nations to regularly review bilateral relations, advance commercial, economic, scientific, technical and cultural cooperation, and exchange views on regional and global topics.
Describing energy as a premier domain for immediate collaboration, the Bangladeshi state minister requested Sobers’ support to arrange an initial technical meeting among key agencies.
Potential attendees from Trinidad and Tobago include the National Gas Company, Atlantic LNG, Phoenix Park Gas Processors, and a producer of ammonia or fertiliser.
Kobir also called for Trinidad and Tobago’s support in keeping international focus on the Rohingya situation, particularly during its 2027–2028 seat on the UN Security Council.
He highlighted that Bangladesh continues to shelter over 1.2 million Rohingyas fleeing Myanmar despite shrinking humanitarian assistance, reiterating the demand for their safe, voluntary, dignified and lasting repatriation to Myanmar.
Identifying cricket as an enduring bond between the two populations, Kobir recommended collaborative exchanges spanning youth and women’s cricket, sports science, coaching and athletic administration.
Both sides expressed confidence that the accord will render their long-standing friendly relations more substantive and structured.
