Humayun Kabir given full ministerial authority to lead Bangladesh delegation at CHOGM 2026

Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Humayun Kabir, has been vested with powers equivalent to those of a full minister to lead the country’s delegation to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026). He will represent Bangladesh at the summit as acting foreign minister.

According to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Commonwealth summit will be held from 1 to 4 November in the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda.

A notification issued by the Cabinet Division said Kabir had been delegated full powers equivalent to those of a minister under Section 4(3) of the Rules of Business, 1996.

The powers have been granted to enable him to lead Bangladesh’s delegation to CHOGM 2026 and discharge his responsibilities as acting foreign minister.

The notification, issued by order of the President, was signed by Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani. Under the arrangement, Kabir will represent Bangladesh at the summit with the status and authority of a full cabinet minister.