Myanmar foreign minister Than Swe ‍and Head of the Arakan Army Twan Mrat Naing-collageDHAKA, Feb 25, 2026 (BSS) - Myanmar foreign minister Than Swe has congratulated his newly appointed Bangladesh counterpart Dr. Khalilur Rahman. For the first time, Chairman of the United League of Arakan (also the head of the Arakan Army) Twan Mrat Naing also has sent a congratulatory letter to the Bangladesh Foreign Minister. Myanmar Foreign Minister Than Swe has expressed firm commitment to enhancing bilateral relations and strengthening cooperation between Naypyidaw and Dhaka. Foreign Minister Rahman recently indicated that the Bangladesh government has been in contact with both the Myanmar government and the Arakan Army in this regard. "The messages from Myanmar and Arakan Army authorities are an extraordinary event and have come in the wake of continued engagement.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 25, 2026 17:26 UTC