Bangladesh–Brazil relations explained

Bangladesh–Brazil relations are the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Brazil. Bangladesh has an embassy in Brasillia and Brazil has one in Dhaka.

High level visits

Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Mohamed Mijarul Quayes paid an official visit to Brasilia in 2011.[1]

Cooperation in international forums

In 2013, Bangladesh sought Brazil's support for its candidature at the Human Rights Council in 2015 and Non-permanent seat of the UN Security Council for 2016–17 term.[2] In 2014, Brazil assured its support to Bangladesh for the posts of United Nations Human Rights Commission and CEDAW (The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women). Bangladesh also supported Brazil's candidature for the post of Director General of World Trade Organization. Brazil has also given Bangladesh $3 million in aid for disaster management.[3]

Cooperation in culture, education and agriculture

In 2011, Brazil proposed to sign an agreement for cooperation in various potential sectors, including agriculture, health, education and sports.[4] In 2014, Brazil has expressed its interest in extending cooperation to Bangladesh for agricultural development.[5]

Economic relations

The bilateral trade between the two countries stood at US$1.7 billion, as of 2017.[6] Brazil's main export to Bangladesh include agricultural products like sugar.[7] Bangladesh has been exporting jute, ready made garments and pharmaceutical products. The trade surplus is heavily tilted in favor of Brazil.

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Bangladesh, Brazil agree to work for closer ties . 22 June 2014 . Priyo News . https://web.archive.org/web/20150212073109/http://news.priyo.com/politics/2011/08/03/bangladesh-brazil-agree-work-c-33612.html . 12 February 2015 . dead.
  2. News: Dhaka to renew its relationship with Brazil . 22 June 2014 . Daily Ittefaq . https://web.archive.org/web/20140810020636/http://www.clickittefaq.com/in-the-news/dhaka-to-renew-its-relationship-with-brazil/ . 10 August 2014 . dead.
  3. Web site: Brazil Assists Bangladesh's Poorest Prepare For Natural Disasters . 19 April 2012 . World Food Programme . https://web.archive.org/web/20170220092129/http://www.wfp.org/news/news-release/brazil-assists-bangladeshs-poorest-prepare-natural-disasters . 20 February 2017.
  4. News: Brazil wants deals with Bangladesh . 22 June 2014 . The Daily Star . 4 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304081304/http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/print_news.php?nid=190012 . dead .
  5. News: Brazil offers support for BD agri development . 22 June 2014 . UNB Connect . https://web.archive.org/web/20140303030320/http://unbconnect.com/brazil-bd/#&panel1-3 . 3 March 2014 . dead.
  6. News: Ovi . Ibrahim Hossain . 7 October 2018 . Brazil keen to sign FTA with Bangladesh . Dhaka Tribune.
  7. News: Bangladesh-Brazil bonhomie . 22 June 2014 . Bdnews24.com.

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