Foreign-Affairs
China keen to enhance security cooperation with Bangladesh
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Monday said law enforcement and security cooperation is one of the key aspects propelling Bangladesh-China relations.
The Chinese side is ready to enhance cooperation with Bangladesh on law enforcement, security maintenance and capacity building of personnel, he said.
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The envoy laid emphasis on joint contribution to the sustainable development of the two countries.
Ambassador Yao met Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan and discussed the areas of cooperation.
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The two sides had in-depth discussion on further promotion of law enforcement and security cooperation between the two countries amid new circumstances.
Ambassador Yao congratulated the Bangladesh government for the successful holding of the 12th National Parliamentary Election, and congratulated Asaduzzaman Khan for being appointed as Minister of Home Affairs.
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Ambassador Yao noted that the Bangladesh-China Strategic Partnership of Cooperation has kept advancing under the joint guidance by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The Home Minister has extended care and attention to the safety, security and interests of Chinese citizens and enterprises in Bangladesh in accordance with the law, he added.
Asaduzzaman Khan appreciated China for its everlasting and firm support for Bangladesh in maintaining independence, opposing external interference and achieving development goals.
The Bangladeshi side is ready to enhance friendly cooperation with China on law enforcement and security keeping, and expects China to provide more training opportunities for Bangladeshi law enforcement officers, according to the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka.
The Ministry of Home Affairs will spare no effort in ensuring safety and security of the Chinese citizens and enterprises in Bangladesh, said the Bangladesh side.
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FM Hasan Mahmud to brief media Tuesday upon returning from Uganda
Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud is scheduled to return home on Tuesday after attending the two-day 3rd South Summit that ended in Ugandan capital Kampala on Monday.
The Foreign Minister led the Bangladesh delegation in the third South Summit and delivered a national statement.
Hasan Mahmud is scheduled to leave for Dhaka today (Monday) after the end of the Summit.
The Foreign Minister will brief the media Tuesday afternoon at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs upon his return from the 19th NAM Summit and third South Summit hosted by Uganda.
During his four-day visit, he also led the Bangladesh delegation in the 19th NAM Summit.
He held 16 bilateral meetings including meeting with the Secretary General of the United Nations, Foreign Minister of India and Foreign Minister of Palestine, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The South Summit is the supreme decision-making body of the Group of 77.
High-level representatives of nearly 100 countries and heads of United Nations agencies attended the meeting.
The Summit was held with the theme “Leaving No One Behind”.
In the statements delivered by the member-States emphasized trade, investment, sustainable development, climate change, poverty eradication, and the digital economy in fostering South-South Cooperation and collaboration.
The member States including Bangladesh called for solidarity, unity, and complementarity in the South to achieve the ultimate goals of sustainable development.
The member-States of the Group of 77 and China adopted the outcome document.
With this Summit, Cuba handed over the Chairmanship of the Group of 77 and China to Uganda.
Uganda will be the Chair of the Group of 77 and China for the next one year.
No possibility of any 'diplomatic crisis' in country: Law Minister
There is no possibility of any diplomatic crisis in the country after the recently held national election, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq said on Monday.
"You were worried that a diplomatic crisis could occur in the country after the election. But you have already noticed that there is no such possibility of diplomatic crisis in the country," he said.
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The minister was talking to the journalists after a courtesy call with Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma at his Secretariat office this afternoon.
"It is necessary to always clarify the application of laws and provisions in the development partnership with India as our neighbouring country," he also said.
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"Besides, the legal infrastructures of Bangladesh and India have been almost similar for a long time. So, we always discuss the possibilities of changes brought by India in their law, to Bangladeshi ones and vice versa. We held that discussion today also," Anisul added.
The Law Minister said the training of Bangladeshi judicial officers at India's National Judicial Academy in Bhopal came up for discussion.
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“Our 1,206 judicial officers are undergoing training there. About 2000 officers would take training from there. We are going to set up our National Judicial Academy and we would need their experience in this regard. We have discussed the matter also and the discussion was very fruitful," he said.
Jokowi greets Hasina on reelection as PM
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, has congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her re-election as Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
In a greeting letter sent to the Bangladesh Prime Minister, the President wrote "Your appointment to this esteemed and consequential office exemplifies the profound respect and unwavering confidence bestowed upon you by the people of Bangladesh."
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He mentioned that he has full confidence in Sheikh Hasina's illustrious career and vast experience, which shall undoubtedly furnish her with ample support and resources to steer Bangladesh towards a future brimming with prosperity.
"It is with great optimism that I express my hope for the elevation of bilateral relations and cooperation between our esteemed nations, as we embark on a new era of progress and prosperity."
Nicaraguan leaders greet PM Hasina on her re-election
Joko Widodo said that over the course of more than five decades, the two countries' bond has steadily flourished and now is the time for it to reach unprecedented heights.
"I am filled with utmost confidence that we shall discover means through which we can enhance our collaborative efforts in order to seize the unparalleled opportunities of our era."
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EC gifts us a good election: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Monday said that the Election Commission has gifted a good election.
"Those who made negative comments about the election have now understood that Bangladesh had a good election under the Prime Minister and the Election Commission," he said.
The minister made the remarks at the 'Great Wall Commemorative Medal' handover ceremony of the Chinese government at the conference room of the ministry today.
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Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen handed over the medal where officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the delegation of China were present.
Regarding China's reaction to the national polls, Kamal said,” The Chinese government is our friend. They have always termed the election as an internal matter of Bangladesh and they didn't made any comment about it.”
"Apart from China, we also have excellent relations with other neighbouring countries. I think it will be stronger," Kamal added.
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Replying to a question, the Home Minister said, "We are always concerned about cyber security. We have been seeking cooperation from China so that we could prevent transnational crimes," he added.
He said, "China has been providing training to our security forces for long. So, We have requested them to increase its scope and they have taken into their consideration," the home minister said.
"Our Inspector General of Police has already handed over a list to them for training. I think they will accept it."
Nicaraguan leaders greet PM Hasina on her re-election
Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega Saavedra and Vice President Rosario Murillo have congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her re-election as prime minister of Bangladesh.
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In a letter wrote to the prime minister the Nicaraguan leaders said, “We convey our sincere and warm congratulations for your victory during the Parliamentary Elections held on last 7th January, which resulted in your re-election as Prime Minister of Bangladesh.”
They wished success for her and the government during the new term.
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"And we are certain that you will accomplish new achievements for the well-being of the Families of the People of Bangladesh,” they said.
Both the leaders added, “With admiration and respect, we reiterate our interest in continuing to strengthen our historic Relations of Brotherhood and Solidarity.”
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Arafat appreciates Chinese support for Bangladesh’s development
State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat on Sunday appreciated China for its everlasting and firm support for Bangladesh’s national development and construction.
He noted that the Chinese side has made significant contribution to the promotion of the Bangladeshi people’s wellbeing.
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen met the State Minister and discussed issues of mutual interest.
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The two sides had in-depth discussion on people-to-people exchanges, communication, and media cooperation. Zhang Jing, Political Director of the Embassy, was present at the meeting
The Bangladeshi side is ready to further deepen bilateral practical cooperation with China in various fields, said the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka.
Personnel and cultural exchanges are fundamental for promoting people-to-people contact, it said.
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He is willing to make his own contribution to the friendly cooperation between the two countries on cultural exchanges, communication and media cooperation during his tenure in the present office.
Ambassador Yao congratulated Arafat for his assumption to office, and reiterated China’s consistent and unswerving support for Bangladesh in safeguarding national sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, unity and stability, and in opposing external interference.
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Under the joint guidance by the two leaderships, the China-Bangladesh Strategic Partnership of Cooperation has kept advancing, said the Ambassador.
Over the past years, he said, personnel and cultural exchanges have become a promising growth point for bilateral relations.
"China stands ready to work with Bangladesh to further enhance such exchanges, promote mutual learning on media and communication, thereby strengthen the bonds between the two peoples," said the American.
Belarus PM congratulates Hasina
Belarus Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko has congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her reelection of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
"On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Belarus and on my own behalf, I sincerely congratulate You a confident victory in the general parliamentary elections and re-election to the post of Prime Minister of Bangladesh," he said in a letter written to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
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Golovchenko said "This undoubtedly confirms the high trust of the Bangladeshi people, Your authority and the correctness of the strategy for the socio-economic development of the country."
He said it is pleasant to note that the dialogue between our friendly States is carried out on the basis of mutual respect, trust and the interest of the parties in further successful strengthening of cooperation in the political, economic and humanitarian fields.
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The Belarus PM said he is convinced that the supply of Belarusian passenger and road construction machinery, electric vehicles and tractors, as well as continuation cooperation in the fields of pharmaceuticals, education, science and technology will contribute for building fruitful bilateral ties to increase the well-being of citizens of both countries.
"I take this opportunity to renew invitation to You to visit Belarus at a convenient time," he added.
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"Please accept, Your Excellency, wishes for good health, happiness and success in your responsible position, as well as the assurance of my highest consideration," Golovchenko ended.
US urges to lower threshold while forming trade union: Law Minister
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq on Sunday said that the United States (US) is very aware of workers' rights, and it is a significant issue to them.
At the same time, the US expressed their interest in working with the Bangladesh Government as a partner in lowering the trade union threshold in the labour sector.
The law minister briefed the media persons after meeting with US Embassy labour attach Leena Khan and first secretary (political) Matthew Beh at his secretariat office this noon.
"The US is very aware of the rights of workers, and it is a very important issue to them. It is also an important factor to the Bangladesh government. It is so important that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina kept the helm of the Ministry of Labour and Employment in her hands," the minister told journalists.
"We have discussed labour rights issue with the labour attaché of the US Embassy here. This discussion is going on with them since last year. We have discussed the progress in the discussion and the possibilities of further progress. Today we have discussed the labour amendment bill, which was sent by the President back to the parliament. We have discussed the matter," he added.
Anisul Huq further said they would hold a meeting with a delegation of the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Wednesday. The meeting of the ILO governing body would be held in March and they have already enquired about a couple of things from us to learn about our progress in the sector. We would inform them about those matters after this meeting, he said.
Regarding the trade union threshold, he said the US always had their say on this matter, adding, "We said that we have lowered this to 15 per cent. There was a condition that this would only be applicable in factories where the total number of workers would be three thousand or more. We can have a discussion on this matter."
"They said such factories are very few, where three thousand or more workers work. In reply, I have said that we can decide after discussing the matter with the stakeholders," he added.
While replying to a question regarding Dr Yunus, he said there was no discussion about him.
China to speed up release of dev assistance to Bangladesh: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on Sunday said that the release of Chinese funds for Bangladesh’s development projects will be easier than before.
The finance minister was talking to reporters after a meeting with the Chinese ambassador in Dhaka Yao Wen, at the NEC conference room in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka.
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In response to a question, Ali said, “China has a commitment to the projects taken up for development. I expect China's financing concessions to be easier than ever.”
The Chinese ambassador said, their work has started anew with the new government in Bangladesh. “That's why I had a courtesy meeting with Finance Minister Ali today.”
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He quoted the new finance minister as saying that Bangladesh will play a strong role in promoting bilateral relations with China.
The ambassador also said that China's economic and trade relations with Bangladesh will further grow under the new government.