Adviser to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain. File photo.

DHAKA, June 17, 2025 (BSS) - Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain has said the government has taken an initiative to set up new missions in five countries to expand diplomatic relations.  

"These missions will be established in Dublin of Ireland, Oslo of Norway, Buenos Aires of Argentina, Frankfurt of Germany, and Sao Paulo of Brazil," he said in a post on his verified Facebook account. 

In the context of the changing geopolitical environment, international economic reality and transition from LDC, the adviser said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken the step to establish new missions in five countries to strengthen political ties with Europe and South America, expand trade and involve Bangladeshi expatriates in the development process.