Shahed Akhtar

Shahed Akhtar

Editor

Shahed Akhtar serves as Editor of DiplomatsWorld and contributes to the overall editorial direction and development of the publication.

In this role, he helps shape coverage of diplomacy, foreign affairs, international cooperation and significant regional and global developments. His editorial responsibilities include guiding the presentation of news, analysis and perspectives relevant to Bangladesh's engagement with the international community.

Through DiplomatsWorld, he supports the publication's commitment to credible, balanced and accessible journalism and its objective of creating a platform for informed discussion among diplomats, policymakers, professionals, academics and readers interested in international affairs.

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DiplomatsWorld seeks to provide a thoughtful platform for understanding diplomacy, international affairs and the forces shaping relations among nations.

Our editorial approach places particular importance on Bangladesh's engagement with the international community while maintaining a wider regional and global perspective.

We aspire to encourage informed discussion, constructive dialogue and responsible journalism that serves diplomats, policymakers, professionals and readers interested in a rapidly changing world.

Singapore offers border security assistance to Bangladesh

Singapore offers border security assistance to Bangladesh

Singapore has offered modern technology and technical assistance to strengthen Bangladesh's border and immigration security during a courtesy meeting between outgoing Chargé d’Affaires Mitchel Lee and Home Minister …

Bangladesh, Australia seek to

Bangladesh, Australia seek to

Bangladesh and Australia have explored ways to deepen military cooperation, technical collaboration, and professional capacity-building during a meeting in Dhaka.

Bangladesh, Turkiye discuss PM's

Bangladesh, Turkiye discuss PM's

Bangladesh and Turkiye explored Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's potential participation in COP31, alongside discussions on defence, energy, and investment during a meeting in New York.

Tarique, Shehbaz discuss bilateral ties, global issues

Tarique, Shehbaz discuss bilateral ties, global issues

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the UNGA, discussing bilateral relations, regional cooperation, …

PM Tarique proposes 5-step roadmap

PM Tarique proposes 5-step roadmap

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has proposed five urgent measures to resolve the Rohingya crisis during a UN General Assembly high-level side event in New York, calling for renewed …

Rohingya genocide case to proceed

Rohingya genocide case to proceed

The ICJ rejected Myanmar's objections to a Rohingya genocide case, enabling full proceedings while Bangladesh emphasizes the need for international justice to achieve a durable solution for the …