2024-03-25 12:34:42
Three Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) have been signed between Bangladesh and Bhutan to enhance mutual cooperation. These are—establishment of a special economic zone at Kurigram, establishment of a burn and plastic surgery unit at Thimpu and technical cooperation on consumer rights. Besides, another MoU on cultural exchange has been renewed.
These MoUs were signed at the Prime Minister’s office in Dhaka on Monday (March 25). King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan and Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina were present at this time.
On behalf of Bangladesh, Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen, Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) Executive Chairman Sheikh Yusuf Harun, National Consumer Rights Protection Directorate General AHM Shafiquzzaman and Cultural Affairs Ministry Secretary Khalil Ahmed and Bhutan on behalf of Health Minister Tandin Wangchuck, Commerce Minister Tashi Wangmac and Foreign Minister Pema Choden. Signed the memorandum of understanding.
Besides, Bangladesh has proposed to increase the number of seats for Bhutanese medical students from 22 to 30. Bangladesh Foreign Service Academy has also proposed two seats per year for Bhutanese Foreign Service Officers to increase capacity. Bangladesh will also provide necessary assistance in setting up a diplomatic training institute in Bhutan. Besides, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) has also offered special training to Bhutanese officials for three years.
As a special gesture of goodwill and friendship, Bangladesh handed over computers and laptops to the government officials of Bhutan for capacity building and skill development.
Earlier, the King of Bhutan was welcomed by the Prime Minister when he arrived at Bangabhaban. Before the MoU signing ceremony, the King of Bhutan held a delegation-level meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. There will also be a meeting between the two of them.