Touhid Hossain

Touhid Hossain

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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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Touhid Hossain, an advisor, believes that more than 55 percent of votes will be cast in the upcoming election.

নির্বাচনে ৫৫ শতাংশের বেশি ভোট পড়বে বলে মনে হয়: তৌহিদ হোসেন
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2026-02-01
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Touhid Hossain commented on the security situation surrounding the upcoming national elections in Bangladesh.

সংকেত যে কী, তা একেবারেই বুঝতে পারছি না: পররাষ্ট্র উপদেষ্টা
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2026-01-28
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Touhid Hossain stated that there are no restrictions for Tarek Rahman to return if he wishes.

দেশে ফিরতে ‘ট্রাভেল পাসের’ জন্য আবেদন করেছেন তারেক রহমান
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-12-18
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Tarek Rahman
Tarek Rahman

Touhid Hossain, the Foreign Advisor, spoke to journalists about various bilateral issues including the election in India.

ঢাকা-দিল্লি সম্পর্কে উত্তেজনা, ভারতীয় ভিসা কেন্দ্র আজ চালু থাকবে
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-12-18
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Touhid Hossain stated that Bangladesh does not seek advice from neighbors regarding its elections.

আমাদের ‘নসিহত’ করা হয়েছে, নির্বাচন নিয়ে উপদেশ চাই না
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-12-17
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M Riaz Hamidullah
M Riaz Hamidullah

Touhid Hossain commented on the possibility of Tarek Rahman returning to the country.

তারেক রহমান দেশে আসতে চাইলে এক দিনে ট্রাভেল পাস দেওয়া সম্ভব
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-11-30
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Tarek Rahman
Tarek Rahman

Touhid Hossain commented on the Think Twice Act, stating that Bangladesh has maintained and will maintain a policy of balance.

দিল্লির বিস্ফোরণে বাংলাদেশকে জড়িয়ে ভারতীয় গণমাধ্যমের সংবাদ ভিত্তিহীন: তৌহিদ হোসেন
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-11-11
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Touhid Hossain is mentioned in the context of a letter from the Awami League expressing concerns about the UNDP's electoral assistance in Bangladesh.

জাতিসংঘে আওয়ামী লীগের চিঠিতে কাজ হবে না: তৌহিদ হোসেন
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-11-06
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Touhid Hossain expressed surprise that journalists did not ask a question raised by the Indian Foreign Secretary during their visit to India.

ভারতের পররাষ্ট্রসচিবকে পাল্টা প্রশ্ন না করায় ‘অবাক হয়েছেন’ পররাষ্ট্র উপদেষ্টা
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-10-28
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Touhid Hossain stated that it is never possible to accept everything on behalf of the government.

সরকারের পক্ষে সবকিছু মেনে নেওয়া কখনোই সম্ভব নয়
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-10-21
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Muhammad Yunus
Muhammad Yunus

Touhid Hossain is the Foreign Affairs Advisor who commented on the meeting of diplomats at a former minister's house.

রাষ্ট্রদূতেরা যে কারও বাসায় যেতে পারেন: তৌহিদ হোসেন
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-10-08
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Touhid Hossain disagrees with the notion of clearing hearts and emphasizes Bangladesh's position on accountability.

কাদের ‘দিল পরিষ্কার’ করতে বললেন পাকিস্তানের পররাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-08-25
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Bangladesh Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain oversaw the signing of six agreements in various areas of cooperation.

FM Dar meets Bangladesh’s Yunus during historic visit as ‘revitalising Saarc’ comes under focus - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-24
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Dar and Hossain first held a brief one-to-one discussion before leading their respective delegations in a formal meeting.

Deputy PM Dar meets Bangladesh’s Yunus, discusses ‘revival of old connections’ during historic visit - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-24
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Touhid Hossain expressed Bangladesh's firm stance on unresolved issues with Pakistan.

পাকিস্তানের পররাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রীর দাবির সঙ্গে একমত নয় বাংলাদেশ
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-08-24
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Hina Rabbani
Hina Rabbani

Touhid Hossain oversaw the signing of six instruments during the delegation-level talks with Ishaq Dar.

Pakistan, Bangladesh sign 6 cooperation pacts during Dar’s historic Dhaka visit - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-24
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Touhid Hossain is the Adviser for Foreign Affairs in Bangladesh who will hold meetings with Ishaq Dar.

Ishaq Dar first foreign minister in 13 years to officially visit Dhaka - Pakistan
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-23
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Adviser for Foreign Affairs Touhid Hossain will meet with Ishaq Dar during his official visit to Dhaka.

Commerce minister meets Bangladesh govt adviser to discuss bilateral trade enhancement - Pakistan
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-22
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Touhid Hossain is the Foreign Affairs Advisor who mentioned efforts to establish normal relations with Pakistan.

পাকিস্তানের পররাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী ইসহাক দার কী বার্তা নিয়ে আসছেন, তিন দিনের কর্মসূচি কী
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-08-22
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Ishaq Dar
Ishaq Dar

Adviser for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh Touhid Hossain held discussions with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.

UN chief warns against Gaza’s ‘obliteration’ - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-29
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Touhid Hossain mentioned the proposal for emergency medical assistance from China, India, and Japan following the plane crash incident.

জরুরি চিকিৎসাসেবা দিতে আগ্রহী চীন, ভারত ও জাপান
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-07-22
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Touhid Hossain is Dhaka’s interim foreign adviser who stated that the meeting was not targeting any third party.

New Delhi signals ‘discomfort’ with trilateral meeting in China - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-28
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Touhid Hossain discusses the nature of a trilateral meeting and denies targeting any third country.

আমরা কোনো জোট করছি না: পররাষ্ট্র উপদেষ্টা
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-06-26
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The corridor plan, unilaterally announced in April by foreign adviser Touhid Hossain, was intended to route humanitarian aid through Chattogram Division.

'What's the point of ... ': Why is Bangladesh interim chief Muhammad Yunus threatening to resign?
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-05-23
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