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PM Sheikh Hasina Invites Bhutan to Establish Economic Zone

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BAngladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has extended an invitation to Bhutan, offering the opportunity to establish an economic zone within Bangladesh for the benefit of both countries.

During a meeting between Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema, held at the Claridge Hotel in the UK, PM proposed the creation of the “Bhutan Economic Zone” in Bangladesh. Welcoming the Bhutanese royal couple upon their arrival, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, accompanied by her sister Sheikh Rehana, expressed her willingness to facilitate the establishment of the economic zone.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen later briefed reporters on the 50-minute meeting, where the PM informed King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck that Bangladesh had already allocated economic zones to India, Japan, and South Korea. In response to the Bhutanese king’s desire to develop an administrative economic zone in Bhutan while prioritizing environmental preservation, PM suggested Kurigram as a potential location for the proposed economic zone.

Highlighting Bangladesh’s commitment to fostering communication and connectivity with neighbouring nations, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina emphasized that Bangladesh serves as a vital hub, offering Bhutan access to two ports and the Syedpur International Airport.

Foreign Minister Momen revealed that the Bhutanese royal couple highly praised Bangladesh’s remarkable economic progress under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. During the meeting, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck expressed his aspiration for direct transit routes through both Bangladesh and India. In response, Prime Minister Hasina expressed her willingness to engage in discussions with India, if necessary, to facilitate Bhutan’s transit requirements.

The Bhutanese monarch also highlighted the special bond between Bhutan and Bangladesh, as the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Bhutan had both studied in Bangladesh. The king expressed a desire for private visits to Bangladesh, which Prime Minister Hasina warmly welcomed, assuring them of her open-door policy.

The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss personal and family matters, as the Bhutanese king and queen consider Prime Minister Hasina their maternal aunt. Notable attendees at the meeting included Prime Minister’s Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman Fazlur Rahman, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam, Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary Md Tofazzel Hossain Miah, Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen, Prime Minister’s Speechwriter M Nazrul Islam, and Bangladesh High Commissioner to the UK Saida Muna Tasneem.

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FBCCI Urges Action Against Unscrupulous Traders

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The Market Monitoring Committee of FBCCI has urged the concerned market committees to be vigilant in preventing traders from engaging in dishonest practices to earn additional profits.

Md Amin Helaly, Senior Vice-President of FBCCI and Convener of the Market Monitoring Committee, issued this call during a meeting of FBCCI’s Market Monitoring Committee with local market committee leaders at Mohammadpur Town Hall Katcha Market in the capital on Wednesday.

Addressing the meeting as the chief guest, Helaly emphasized the importance of identifying and punishing dishonest businessmen and their associates.

He urged the collection of reports on dishonest traders and their submission to FBCCI, stating, “We will take stringent action against them in collaboration with the government.”

Helaly stated that FBCCI is closely monitoring the market to ensure stability during Ramadan, emphasizing the federation’s role in this regard as a representative of the private sector.

He remarked, “Our efforts will continue in coordination with various government agencies. However, consumers also need to adjust their purchasing habits. Market activities for a month should be more balanced than those on any single day.”

Directors of FBCCI and members of the Bazaar Monitoring Committee were also in attendance at the meeting.

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US Stresses Collaboration with Bangladesh on Key Issues: Blinken

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken extends congratulations to the people of Bangladesh on their Independence Day, March 26.

Blinken, on behalf of the United States, sends warm wishes to all Bangladeshis on this significant occasion.

In a statement, Blinken expresses the United States’ eagerness to bolster the partnership and people-to-people connections between the two nations in the coming year.

“The United States takes pride in collaborating with Bangladesh on various critical issues of today, including combating climate change, promoting economic development, addressing the Rohingya refugee crisis, supporting global peacekeeping efforts, and tackling global health challenges,” he remarks.

Highlighting the partnership’s role in ensuring a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, Blinken emphasizes its significance.

“As Bangladesh marks another year of independence, we reiterate our dedication to strengthening democratic governance and safeguarding human rights – endeavors crucial for Bangladesh’s continued prosperity,” he affirms.

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China-Bangladesh Friendship Strengthened, Notes President Xi Jinping

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the robust and deep-rooted political trust between Bangladesh and China, along with their productive collaboration across various sectors, yielding tangible benefits for both nations.

Xi Jinping highlighted Bangladesh’s steadfast commitment to independence over the past 53 years, its efforts in economic development, and improvements in livelihoods, laying a strong foundation for the realization of the “Sonar Bangla” dream.

In celebration of Independence Day, Xi Jinping conveyed his congratulations to Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin through a letter.

He underscored the longstanding friendship between China and Bangladesh as traditional neighboring nations, noting its continual strengthening.

Xi Jinping expressed his keen interest in advancing the China-Bangladesh relationship and pledged cooperation with President Mohammed Shahabuddin to further enhance high-quality Belt and Road Cooperation and deepen the Strategic Partnership of Cooperation between the two countries.

Simultaneously, Chinese Premier of the State Council Li Qiang and Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi extended separate congratulatory messages to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud respectively.

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