Touhid Hossain
Touhid Hossain is a prominent Bangladeshi diplomat who serves as the foreign adviser to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. He has played a crucial role in navigating the complex diplomatic landscape between Bangladesh and India, particularly in the context of bilateral relations that have been strained due to regional security concerns. Recently, he was in the news for his discussions with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar regarding the long-stalled Saarc meetings and cooperation under the Bimstec framework.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 2 | 6.00 | 0.17% | +10% | 164,689,383 | 298,941 | $350,000 | 635$ |
| India | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 734,436 | $2,900,000 | 1,543$ |
| Totals | 3 | 1,544,693,768 | 1,033,377 | $3,250,000 | 2,178$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
India:
The corridor plan, unilaterally announced in April by foreign adviser Touhid Hossain, was intended to route humanitarian aid through Chattogram Division.
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Bangladesh:
Touhid Hossain was present at the meeting as the Foreign Advisor.
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Bangladesh:
Touhid Hossain is currently in Germany attending a ministerial meeting.
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Bangladesh:
Touhid Hossain expressed that Bangladesh should not take an active role in mediating between India and Pakistan at this moment.
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Bangladesh:
Touhid Hossain mentioned the potential for normalizing relations if Pakistan formally apologizes for its actions during the 1971 war.
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Pakistan:
DPM Ishaq Dar had telephonic interactions with Bangladesh’s Advisor for Foreign Affairs Touhid Hossain.
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Bangladesh:
Touhid Hossain will meet with Guterres to discuss the Rohingya issue.
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Bangladesh:
Touhid Hossain commented on the relationship with the United States, stating he sees no reason for it to deteriorate.
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Bangladesh:
Touhid Hossain responded to Jaishankar's comments, emphasizing Bangladesh's decision-making regarding relations with India.
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United Kingdom:
Touhid Hossain is the foreign policy advisor of the Bangladesh interim government.
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