State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir declared on Sunday that Bangladesh is eager to fundamentally recalibrate and "reset" its bilateral ties with India, turning the page on what he characterized as an uncomfortable fifteen-year dynamic under an authoritarian, corrupt, and exploitative administration.

“We want to move towards a new relationship, which should be done through bilateral discussions, not through a multilateral forum,” Humaiun Kobir stated while fielding questions from journalists at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Emphasizing the necessity for a balanced diplomatic perspective, he remarked, “We have to get out of the India fascination. India is just another country, and Bangladesh wants good bilateral relations with it.”

Critiquing the historical over-fixation on our neighbor in domestic discourse, he quipped, “Breakfast in India, lunch in India, dinner in India - then when will you eat your own food?”

He clarified that his previous observations were directed specifically at India, reaffirming Dhaka's intent to construct a healthy, working bilateral partnership through direct engagement.

“What I said was mainly applicable to India. We want to build a good working bilateral relationship with India,” he affirmed.

Humaiun Kobir elaborated that initial diplomatic outreach to a nation with which Bangladesh seeks enhanced ties should ideally transpire via dedicated bilateral visits rather than incidental encounters on the margins of international gatherings.

“That was said only in the case of India. I never said that whenever we attend a multilateral event, we will not meet anyone,” he explained, assuring that this stance does not preclude interactions with global partners on the sidelines of multilateral convocations.

Addressing ongoing tensions and recent incidents along the common frontier, the state minister asserted that the government will tackle these concerns exclusively through official diplomatic pathways.

“We will resolve these issues through diplomatic discussions,” he said, adding that Bangladesh will consistently articulate its positions to India at every appropriate tier while rigorously upholding international jurisprudence, border conventions, and bilateral treaties.

Turning to domestic governance reviews, when queried about the status of 101 previously signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs), Humaiun Kobir noted that these pacts are currently undergoing systematic scrutiny and evaluation through formal parliamentary mechanisms.

Broadening his focus to upcoming international engagements, the state minister highlighted that the upcoming 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will convene global leaders to invigorate international cooperation, accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, and foster collective momentum toward peace, dignity, and global equity.

Confirming travel schedules, Humaiun Kobir announced that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to embark for New York on September 21 to participate in the 81st session of the UNGA, maintaining an official presence through September 26.

During his key address before the UN General Assembly, the Prime Minister will articulate Bangladesh’s fresh national vision, showcase the nation's successful democratic transition, and outline its future ambitions.

“He will share his thoughts and vision for the future of Bangladesh with world leaders,” Humaiun Kobir stated to reporters.

“He will have a very busy schedule in New York,” the state minister added, noting that the premier will engage in multiple substantive dialogues with international counterparts on the margins of the assembly.

Asked whether the broader UN Refugee Convention would take center stage during the diplomatic mission, Humaiun Kobir reiterated that the administration is organizing a dedicated sideline event centering on the protracted Rohingya crisis.

“There will be a high-level discussion or meeting on the Rohingya crisis as part of the visit. It is a major priority for us,” he emphasized.

In response to inquiries regarding a potential bilateral meeting between the Prime Minister and US President Donald Trump, Kobir noted that encounters on the sidelines of high-level international summits are frequently finalized at the eleventh hour.

“The primary focus of the Prime Minister’s visit is to address the UN General Assembly,” he reiterated, indicating that a comprehensive schedule of bilateral pull-asides will be formally announced as details crystallize.