Ref: 2025/PR/10

3 September 2025, Dhaka

High Commissioner of Maldives to Bangladesh, H.E. Shiuneen Rasheed, paid a courtesy call on Ambassador H.E. Asad Alam Siam, Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka.

High Commissioner Shiuneen congratulated Foreign Secretary Siam on his appointment and reaffirmed the Maldives’ commitment to further strengthening the close friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

Discussions focused on enhancing bilateral and multilateral cooperation across a wide range of areas, including human resource development, bilateral trade, and education exchanges. Both sides expressed readiness to explore new opportunities to deepen collaboration for the mutual benefit of the peoples of Maldives and Bangladesh.

The High Commissioner also conveyed appreciation for Bangladesh’s longstanding support to Maldivian students and underscored the importance of continued people-to-people ties as a cornerstone of the relationship.

Both the High Commissioner and the Foreign Secretary reiterated their commitment to advancing the long-standing friendship and cooperation between Maldives and Bangladesh.

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Ref: 2025/PR/9

14 August 2025, Dhaka

High Commissioner of Maldives to Bangladesh, Her Excellency Shiuneen Rasheed, attended as Guest of Honour at the seminar titled “Harnessing the Youth Dividend: Strategic Imperatives for Bangladesh in a Changing World”. The event was jointly organised by the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS), and the Department of International Relations, University of Dhaka, at the Professor Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium.

The seminar brought together former diplomats, academics, youth representatives and students creating a platform for cross sectional dialogue. The initiative aimed to involve such diverse voices to ensure a comprehensive understanding of how youth can contribute to various national and international sectors.

In her remarks, the High Commissioner described this “youth dividend” as a strategic advantage, emphasizing the urgency for sound policy, sustained investment and a shared commitment to transform this opportunity into lasting progress.

She highlighted that Bangladesh’s youth are already demonstrating their capabilities across different sectors and that the youth are not merely the hope for the future, but active architects of the present. The High Commissioner also emphasised on the shared urgency and opportunities between Maldives and Bangladesh as climate-vulnerable nations and called on the potential for collaboration between the youth of both nations in areas of climate action, digital innovation, and cultural exchange.

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Ref: 2025/PR/8

12 August 2025, Dhaka

High Commissioner of Maldives to Bangladesh, Her Excellency Shiuneen Rasheed, attended as Chief Guest at the inauguration of the “Amar Rokkhok Ami, Ami Ananna” workshop, jointly organised by the Women’s Federation for World Peace Bangladesh (WFWP BD) and Fresh Ananna at the University of Asia Pacific in Dhaka.

The workshop brought together female university students for an intensive programme covering banking, healthcare, and self-defence. The initiative aimed to equip participants with practical skills to promote self-empowerment, financial independence, and personal safety.

In her remarks, the High Commissioner congratulated the Women’s Federation for World Peace Bangladesh, the University of Asia Pacific, and Fresh Ananna for their efforts in organising such a meaningful initiative. She commended their dedication to empowering young women and girls and expressed appreciation for their commitment to building safer and more equitable communities.

Describing the workshop as “the beginning of something bigger,” she encouraged participants to share their knowledge with friends, communities, and families. She concluded with a strong call to action: “Women’s safety, aspirations, and ambitions must always come first.”

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