Bangladesh Ambassador to Serbia Md Shameem Ahsan discussed the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers with Serbian Labour, Employment, Veteran and Social Affairs Minister Dr Darija Kisic Tepavcevic during a recent meeting at her office in Belgrade. The minister told the ambassador that the Serbian companies are highly interested in hiring skilled and semi-skilled workers from Bangladesh through legal channels. Acknowledging the historic bonds between Dhaka and Belgrade and the huge potential to strengthen bilateral ties – especially in labour and employment – the ambassador and the minister discussed the possible signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU).

Italian President Sergio Mattarella has said he is well aware about the stunning successes of Bangladesh and he stressed on stronger ties between the two countries in the coming days. 

The two-way trade between Bangladesh and Nigeria marked an increase from US$ 11.27 million (FY2018-19) to US$ 144.75 million (FY2019-20).