Staff CorrespondentSwiss Ambassador Reto Renggli was pleased to extend a visit recently to the Civil Aviation and TourismMinister Muhammad Faruk Khan, MP. The Ambassador thanked the Minister and his ministry forsmoothly concluding the negotiation for an Air Service Agreement that is soon to be signed betweentwo countries. Minister Khan apprised Ambassador Renggli of various investment opportunities inBangladesh’s tourism sector.
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Staff CorrespondentChinese Ambassador Yao Wen visited recently the “Ekushey Book Fair” and participated in a LanternFestival-themed cultural event organized by the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh and the Confuciusinstitutes in Dhaka, engaging with local readers in a warm exchange.
Staff CorrespondentCanadian High Commissioner Lilly Nicholls and the High Commission trade team recently visited pulsefield demonstration sites in ���� Rajshahi and Ishurdi, where the University of Saskatchewan GlobalInstitute for Food Security is collaborating with the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council and theNational Agriculture Research Systems. Under this research project, the partners are working with 320lentil genetic resources imported from the University of Saskatchewan to develop heat and blightdisease tolerant lentil breeding platforms. The multifaceted GIFS and BARC partnership, using Canada���� and Saskatchewan’s strengths in biotechnology and agrifood, will help develop human capital andadvanced technologies and Delivering productivity and value-added outcomes that…
Staff Correspondent The Government of Japan has provided US$5.4 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) for life-saving food assistance to the Rohingya in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char. An Exchange of Notes was signed recently by Japanese Ambassador IWAMA Kiminori and DomenicoScalpelli, Country Director and Representative, WFP Bangladesh office. Without livelihood opportunities, the Rohingya rely entirely on humanitarian assistance to meet theirbasic needs. WFP’s assistance is the only reliable source of food for the nearly 1 million Rohingya livingin Bangladesh. In March, this lifeline had to be cut, from the full amount of US$12 to $10, and again inJune,…
Staff CorrespondentChinese Ambassador Yao Wen called on State Minister for water resources Zaheed Farooque recently.The two sides had in-depth exchange on further promoting water conservancy cooperation andtechnical personnel training between the two countries.
Staff Correspondent Australian Acting High Commissioner Nardia Simpson recently paid a courtesy call on Foreign MinisterDr Hasan Mahmud. They spoke about the strength of the bilateral relationship and their mutual interestin enhancing engagement, particularly in relation to trade.Ms Simpson also used the opportunity to recognise the generosity of both the Government ofBangladesh and the Bangladeshi people for hosting over one million Rohingya refugees.
Staff CorrespondentThe EU Delegation and all EU Member State embassies in Bangladesh pay profound homage tolanguage martyrs. Good wishes to everyone on International Mother Language Day.
Staff CorrespondentStaff CorrespondentThe EU Delegation and all EU Member State embassies in Bangladesh pay profound homage tolanguage martyrs. Good wishes to everyone on International Mother Language Day.
Staff Correspondent Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen met recently with Mr. Ashik Rahman, CEO of RTV. The two sidesdeeply exchanged views on further deepening media cooperation and promoting people to peoplerelations between China and Bangladesh
Staff CorrespondentSilje Fines Wannebo, Chargé d’affaires at the Royal Norwegian Embassy paid tribute to the martyrs ofthe 1952 Language Movement by placing a wreath at the Central Shaheed Minar (Martyr Monument)early Wednesday. Since 2000, this day is observed worldwide �� to promote linguistic ��️ and cultural diversity amultilingualism.
