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]
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]
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]
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]