The government has granted State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir the full authority of a Cabinet minister to lead Bangladesh’s delegation at the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Sunday, Kobir has been authorised to perform the duties of the foreign minister as acting foreign minister for the purpose of attending the meeting.

The notification, signed by Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani on behalf of the President, said the authority was granted under Clause 4(iii) of the Rules of Business, 1996.

The notification was dated October 25, 2026.