Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pranay Verma has expressed hope to further reinforce the existing interdependencies between Bangladesh and India through more robust linkages in connectivity, culture and commerce.
He made the remark while addressing a musical event on Friday evening at the Indian Cultural Centre in Dhaka marking the 53rd anniversary of "Maitri Diwas", a press release issued by the Indian high commission said here this afternoon.
On December 6 in 1971 India recognized Bangladesh as an independent, sovereign nation, ten days before Bangladesh achieved its liberation.
Bangladesh today emphasized the need for convening a Foreign Secretary-level meeting of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) to reinvigorate the regional forum functional activities.
Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Md. Jashim Uddin made the proposal when SAARC Secretary General Ambassador Golam Sarwar met him at foreign ministry, a press release from the ministry.
During the meeting, the Foreign Secretary reaffirmed Bangladesh commitment to playing a proactive role in revitalizing the SAARC.
He assured the Secretary General of Bangladesh readiness to collaborate closely with other member states to advance the SAARC process.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has said they want to streamline the recruitment process with "fairness and transparency" as the Kingdom is committed to ensuring that Bangladeshi workers continue to be "valued and integral members" of Saudi Arabia labour market.
"Looking ahead, we remain dedicated to strengthening this vital cooperation. As part of this commitment, we aim to streamline the recruitment process, ensuring fairness and transparency for both workers and employers," a spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources & Social Development told UNB.
He said Bangladeshi expatriates have been an integral part of Saudi Arabia workforce for decades, bringing their skills and dedication to a range of sectors in the Saudi labor market.
Climate change is having a severe impact on agriculture, food security, and livelihoods in Bangladesh, according to a Adviser to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Farida Akhter.
This is demonstrated by the decreased spawning of Hilsa eggs this year due to irregular rainfall, she added.
Akhter was speaking as the guest of honour at the 2nd Climate Justice Rally organised by Aamra (Dhara), a citizen organisation on environment and climate change, at the auditorium of Liberation War Museum in Agargaon in Dhaka on Saturday.