Algeria–Bangladesh relations explained

Envoy2:Muhammad Zulqar Nain[1]
Envoy1:Rabah Larbi
Envoytitle2:Bangladeshi Ambassador to Algeria
Envoytitle1:Algerian Ambassador to Bangladesh
Mission2:Embassy of Bangladesh Algiers, Algeria
Mission1:Embassy of Algeria Dhaka, Bangladesh

Algeria played a key role in Bangladesh's induction into the Organization of the Islamic Conference following the latter's independence from Pakistan in 1971. Algerian President Houari Boumediene traveled to Bangladesh to take Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on a special plane to the Islamic Summit in Lahore in 1974.

Algeria has an embassy in Dhaka and Bangladesh has one in Algiers.

History

Algeria is part of the Maghreb region. The 14th century traveller, Ibn Battuta, mentioned in his book the presence of Maghrebis in Bengal during this time, mostly as merchants. He spoke of a certain Muhammad al-Masmudi, who lived there with his wife and servant.[2]

Modern

Algeria was the first Arab country to recognize Bangladesh in 1971 after its independence. Relations further improved when Sheikh Mujibur Rahman became the first Bangladeshi head of state to visit Algiers in 1973 as part of a summit of the Non-Aligned Movement. In 1974 Algerian president Houari Boumediene paid an official visit to Dhaka.[3] Algeria played a lead role in encouraging Bangladesh to join the Organization of the Islamic Conference in 1974.[4] Algeria closed its embassy in Dhaka in 1990, reopening it three decades later, on 29 January 2020.[5]

Economic cooperation

Bangladesh and Algeria have shown interest in expanding the bilateral economic activities.[6] Bangladeshi pharmaceuticals, melamine and leather goods have been identified as products with good potential in Algerian market.[7] In 2007, a 20-member Bangladeshi business delegation along with chefs toured Algeria to find ways for increasing bilateral trade and investment between the two countries and to promote traditional Bangladeshi cuisine.[8]

Algerian Embassy

The Algerian embassy is located in Dhaka.[9]

Bangladeshi Embassy

The Bangladeshi embassy is located in Algiers.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zulqar new envoy to Algeria, Hye to Thailand . 2023-08-29 . bangladeshpost.net . en.
  2. Book: The Rehla of Ibn Battutah. "Muhammad al-Masmudi, the Maghrebi ... an old inhabitant of the place (Bengal)... he had a wife and a servant". Ibn Battutah. Ibn Battutah. 2019-09-04. 2020-12-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20201229204332/http://www.bmri.org.uk/biogs/IbnBattutah_Meeting_ShahJalal.pdf. dead.
  3. News: Embassy in Dhaka soon: Algerian envoy. 27 February 2014. The Daily Star. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051124/http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=29763. dead.
  4. News: NAM summit and position of Bangladesh. 27 February 2014. The Financial Express. Dhaka.
  5. News: Algeria reopens embassy after 3 decades of closure. 30 January 2020. New Age. Dhaka.
  6. News: Bangladesh-Algeria bilateral trade to expand: Iftekhar. 27 February 2014. The New Nation. https://web.archive.org/web/20080705060820/http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2008/05/15/news0751.htm. 5 July 2008.
  7. News: President seeks Algerian investment in ICT, power. 27 February 2014. The Daily Star. 21 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150721143050/http://archive.thedailystar.net/2007/03/29/d70329060979.htm. dead.
  8. News: Algeria to set up embassy in Dhaka soon. 27 February 2014. Bangladesh News. https://web.archive.org/web/20080905025232/http://www.independent-bangladesh.com/200803293755/country/algeria-to-set-up-embassy-in-dhaka-soon.html. 5 September 2008. dead. dmy-all.
  9. Web site: ALGERIA EMBASSY . 2022-03-22 . en-US.
  10. Web site: Ambassador – ALGERIA EMBASSY . 2022-03-22 . en-US.
  11. Web site: Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Algiers . 22 March 2022.