Bangladesh–Somalia relations
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Bangladesh–Somalia relations refer to the current and historical relationship between Bangladesh and Somalia.
Political relations
2021
- Bangladesh and Somalia agree to begin working together in Education, IT, and Agriculture.[1]
2023
- Bangladesh gives financial aid to Somalia, aiming to improve its international image and support a fellow Muslim-majority country.[2][3]
- Bangladesh completes a two-year term as Chair of the Indian Ocean Rim Association.[4]
2024
- Ahmed Moallim Fiqi is appointed as the new "Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia" by Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, furthering Bangladeshi-Somali relations.[5]
2025
- Red Sea instability due to the Yemen Houthi movement’s actions diverts counter efforts against Somali pirates.[6]
Military relations
- 2009 - Bangladesh announces a military modernization program, strengthening its naval capabilities.[4]
- 2024 - Bangladesh successfully negotiates the release of the MV Abdullah and its 23 crew members from Somali pirates.
Economic relations
2015
- Bangladesh sends exports to Somalia worth $9,520,000.[3]
- Somalia sends exports to Bangladesh worth $124,000.
2024
- MV Abdullah is hijacked by Somali pirates, highlighting security concerns.The MV Abdullah, a Bangladeshi vessel, was transporting 55,000 tons of coal to the UAE from Mozambique.[6]
- Bangladesh agrees to contribute Tk 8.21 crore (~SDR 0.70 million) to the IMF for Somalia's debt relief.[2]
References
- ^ "Somalia, Dhaka agree to establish cooperation in education, IT, agriculture". The Business Standard. 18 November 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Bangladesh comes to Somalia's rescue". The Daily Star. 6 February 2020. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Bangladesh (BGD) and Somalia (SOM) Trade". The Observatory of Economic Complexity. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Bangladesh's Growing Role in Maritime Security". United States Institute of Peace. Archived from the original on 8 May 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Somalia's Post".
- ^ a b "Somali pirates have used the Red Sea Crisis and war in Gaza to stage a return". www.surinametimes.com. Retrieved 24 February 2025.