The Foreign Service Academy held a training session for the first time, bringing together 15 young diplomats from neighboring countries as well as Bangladesh. At the closing ceremony, Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque presented certificates to the participants. The event was attended by ambassadors and high commissioners from various countries. The training covered topics such as diplomacy, foreign policy, human rights, international trade, energy security, and climate change. Additionally, the course included lessons on the history, culture, democratic values, traditions, and development priorities of the subcontinent. The participants also visited various cultural and economic institutions in Bangladesh. Established in 1996, the Foreign Service Academy provides specialized training for Bangladeshi diplomats. According to the foreign ministry, this was the first time they organized an international training program for foreign diplomats. Following the success of the program, they are considering making it a regular initiative.