Bangladesh–Sudan relations explained

Bangladesh–Sudan relations refers to the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Sudan. Colleges in Bangladesh, like the Sher-e-Bangla Medical College, have hosted students from Sudan.[1]

High level visits

Mir Shawkat Ali was previously the Bangladeshi High Commissioner to Sudan.[2] In 2008, former Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff of Sudanese Armed Forces, General Muhammad Abdul Qadir Nasruddin paid an official visit to Dhaka.[3]

Military relations

See also: United Nations Mission in Sudan. A number of Sudanese soldiers have been participating in several training programmes in Bangladesh, specially in UN Peacekeeping training in Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training.[4]

Economic relations

Both Bangladesh and Sudan have expressed mutual interest in expanding their bilateral trade and investment.[5] Bangladeshi pharmaceuticals, ready made garments and ceramics have been identified as potential products in the Sudanese market.[6] In 2008, Bangladesh and Sudan signed an agreement related to the importation of manpower.[7] Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has taken the initiative of opening labour wing in the Bangladeshi Mission of Sudan.[8] Bangladesh exports tea to Sudan.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Sher-e-Bangla Medical College. Abdul Latif, Muhammad.
  2. Ali, Lt General Mir Shawkat. Hossain, Urmee.
  3. News: Gen Nasruddin leaves Dhaka . The Daily Star . UNB . 9 November 2008 . 16 May 2014.
  4. News: Enhanced trade ties with Sudan stressed . The Daily Star . UNB . 5 November 2008 . 16 May 2014 . 17 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140517115058/http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/cache/cached-news-details-61930.html . dead .
  5. News: New Sudanese ambassador presents credentials to President . Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . 8 May 2014 . 16 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140517121726/http://www1.bssnews.net/newsDetails.php?cat=0&id=408310&date=2014-05-08 . 17 May 2014 . dead .
  6. News: President for Sudan to recruit agri manpower, import medicines from BD . United News of Bangladesh . 8 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140517121021/http://unbconnect.com/president-sudan/ . 17 May 2014 . 16 May 2014.
  7. News: Sudan, Bangladesh to sign deal on manpower importation . Sudan Tribune . 29 March 2008 . 16 May 2014.
  8. Ahmed, Helal Uddin. Hasina, Sheikh.
  9. Hossain, Ashfaque. Tea Industry.

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