Bangladesh and Sri Lanka on Saturday agreed to deepen their cooperation in various sectors, especially exploring newer avenues in trade and commerce, as the bilateral trade of the two countries are far less than its potential.The consensus came at the official bilateral talks between the Prime Ministers of the two
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Bangabandhu outstanding political figure, devoted fighter for his people: Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday said his country remembers Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as an "outstanding political figure, a devoted fighter" for the freedom and happiness of his people and a true friend of Russia. He said Bangladesh is Russia's important economic partner in South
Despite setbacks, Bangladesh continues to flourish under Hasina’s leadership: Rajapaksa
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Friday said the inspiring journey that the people of Bangladesh had undertaken from poverty and natural disasters in the past half-century is a testament to a prosperous nation in the making. Despite setbacks, Rajapaksa said, Bangladesh continues to flourish under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s
Sheikh Mujib a champion of human rights, freedom: Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as a champion of human rights and freedom. "My heartfelt homage to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a champion of human rights and freedom, on his birth anniversary," Modi tweeted on Wednesday. He also addressed Bangabandhu as a hero
Indian Ocean: Dhaka for effective info exchange network
An effective information exchange network may be considered and agreed in the first case by all the member states to ensure freedom and safety of navigation overcoming overall maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean and to readily respond to any challenges at sea, said Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen
Bangladesh await signing of series of deals with different countries: FM
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Saturday said many agreements and MoUs will be signed with a number of countries during the visits of their heads of state and government, including that of India. Many foreign leaders are expected to arrive in Dhaka marking the celebrations of 50 years of independence
Japanese development model best for Bangladesh to emulate: Speakers
Speakers at a JICA seminar opined that the Japanese model of development might be the best pathway for Bangladesh in achieving economic goals and turning itself into a developed country. Japan’s experience in developing the country from the ashes of World War II can be replicated in a customized version suitable
FM urges Finland to explore investment opportunities in Bangladesh
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has urged Finland to explore investment opportunities in special economic zones and HI-Tech parks in Bangladesh. Foreign Minister Momen also urged Finland and other EU Member States to work towards early, voluntary repatriation of the Rohingya in safety and dignity. He made the request during a
Bangladesh to gain from seamless transport connectivity with India: WB
Seamless transport connectivity between India and Bangladesh has the potential to increase national income by as much as 17 percent in Bangladesh and 8 percent in India, according to a new World Bank (WB) report. ''Connecting to Thrive: Challenges and Opportunities of Transport Integration in Eastern South Asia'' analyses the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal