Bangladesh Foreign Policy Vision 2030: A National Interest-Based Approach

Reading Time: 4 minutes As Bangladesh approaches the centenary of its independence, the nation stands at a critical juncture in its diplomatic evolution. No longer a peripheral actor in South Asia, Bangladesh must now define its role in an increasingly multipolar, competitive, and technologically fluid global landscape. Its demographic dividend, rapid economic growth, strategic location in the Bay of Bengal, and expanding diaspora offer significant geopolitical capital. However, these opportunities remain underutilised due to an outdated and ideologically passive foreign policy framework. To realise its aspirations of becoming an upper-middle-income country and a responsible regional power, Bangladesh requires a foreign policy paradigm that is driven by national interest, strategic foresight, and institutional competence. This document presents a comprehensive vision for Bangladesh’s foreign policy up to the year 2030, emphasising a pragmatic, interest-first approach devoid of ideological excess. I. Guiding Principles National Interest FirstBangladesh’s diplomacy must be laser-focused on protecting and