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Information Minister Andaleeve Rahman Partho
Bangladesh has no desire to become entangled in foreign military conflicts, Information and Broadcasting Minister Andaleeve Rahman Partho affirmed on Saturday, expressing hope that global superpowers including China and the United States will collaborate to support Bangladesh's sustained economic growth and stability.
The minister made the statements while speaking at a session of the fifth "Bay of Bengal Conversation" held in Dhaka on Saturday.
Partho emphasized that Bangladesh is uninterested in territorial expansion, security blocs, conquest, or exploitation, maintaining that national development and regional peace remain the country's foremost priorities. Observing that contemporary geopolitical tremors are not confined to single regions, he stated that disruptions to global security and energy supplies inevitably affect non-aligned nations worldwide.
Reflecting on US-China rivalry, the Information Minister noted that tensions between Washington and Beijing are structural and unlikely to dissipate swiftly, driven by zero-sum competition and an antagonistic mindset.
Contrasting regional economic trajectories, Partho observed that while India and China shared similar economic footprints in the 1980s and 1990s, China’s strategic pivot from agriculture to heavy manufacturing propelled it ahead, whereas India’s transition favored the services sector.
"Bangladesh is an integral part of the international community and seeks stability because it needs sustained economic advancement," Partho stated. "Unlike industrial superpowers that can absorb the shocks of geopolitical confrontations, Bangladesh remains predominantly a consumer economy. Our daily imperatives revolve around food security, education, healthcare, and social safety. We have neither the appetite nor the luxury to embroil ourselves in instability, yet despite having zero involvement in external wars, our people bear the brunt through inflated fuel and commodity prices."
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