Diplomatic

He thanks India, Bhutan Staff Correspondent: Terming December 6 a historic day, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen yesterday said Bangladesh and India have created a model of relationship by resolving major issues peacefully.“It’s historic day and truly Maitri Diwas (Friendship Day). We’ve (Bangladesh-India) created model relations (for other countries),”…

Says Thai envoy in Dhaka Industry Desk: Thai Ambassador to Bangladesh Makawadee Sumitmor has said a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with Bangladesh is under consideration while more cost-effective sea transport routes between the Andaman coast of Thailand and the Bay of Bengal are being explored.The Port Authority of Thailand…

Staff Correspondent: South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor yesterday laid emphasis on greater collaboration with Bangladesh noting that Bangladesh has an amazing story to tell.“Bangladesh is well on its way to achieve Sonar Bangla. Bangladesh is now called a development miracle,” she said.…

Industry Desk: Different Bangladeshi products, especially the country’s traditional Nakshikantha, Jamdani Saree, Dhakai Moslin Saree, jute and wood carving crafts, would be displayed in the 40th India International Trade Fair (IITF)-2021 beginning tomorrow in New Delhi.The fair is being held from November 14-27 at the revamped exhibition halls at Pragati…

Staff Correspondent: The shipping secretary level second intergovernmental committee meeting between Bangladesh and India will begin today in New Delhi.According to a statement issued by the shipping ministry here today said that the 21st standing committee meeting will also kickoff from tomorrow in India’s capital.It said Shipping Secretary Mohammad Mejbah…

Industry Desk:Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Nathalie Chuard yesterday said the “Swiss Corner” at the National Museum is a milestone of Switzerland’s growing ties with Bangladesh.She invited everyone to visit it with families and friends to learn more about her country as the redesigned “Switzerland Corner” at the World Civilization Gallery…

Staff Correspondent: South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Lee Jang-keun yesterday said here his country is working hard to diversify trade collaboration with Bangladesh in more potential areas apart from the Readymade Garment (RMG) sector.“RMG still occupies a larger portion of our business relations … (currently) many Korean companies are (also)…

Staff Correspondent: Swiss entrepreneurs have expressed their interest to invest in Bangladesh’s leather industry.Ambassador of Switzerland in Dhaka Nathalie Chuard expressed his country’s interest in this regard while meeting with Industries Ministry Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun at the latter’s office at the secretariat yesterday, a press release said.Referring to the…

Staff Correspondent: Turkish Ambassador here Mustafa Osman Turan yesterday expressed his country’s keenness to invest in the railway sector in Bangladesh.The envoy expressed the willingness when he paid a courtesy call on Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan at the minister’s office at Rail Bhaban in the city, said a…