JNU Alumnus Dr. Khalilur Rahman Becomes Bangladesh's New Foreign Minister

• Dr. Khalilur Rahman, a JNU alumnus, has been appointed as Bangladesh's Foreign Minister in the new government led by Tariq Rahman.
• He is an experienced diplomat with strong ties to India, having earned a PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University.
• Rahman previously served as National Security Advisor in Muhammad Yunus's interim government, meeting with NSA Ajit Doval.
• As Bangladesh's High Commissioner to Canada, he supported India's stance during the diplomatic dispute over the Nijjar case.
• His appointment signals Tariq Rahman's government's intent for dialogue and cooperation with India on issues like the Teesta water-sharing agreement.