The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has sought the support of the Bangladesh High Commission in Canada to explore more trade opportunities, including apparel exports, in the North American country. Bangladesh High Commissioner in Canada Dr Khalilur Rahman paid a visit to BGMEA President Faruque Hassan in Dhaka Wednesday. Read more: BGMEA, GarmentTechBD to collaborate in improving supply chain management skills BGMEA Vice-President Shahiduallah Azim, Director Abdullah Hil Rakib and BGMEA Standing Committee on UD-Woven and Knit Chair Md Nurul Islam were also present at the meeting. They talked about the current state of affairs in the readymade garments (RMG) industry, especially how the sector had been navigating through a rough patch in recent times amid a depressed global economy and rising inflation. Their talks also focused on trade opportunities in Canada and ways to seize them.   Faruque requested the high commissioner to step up diplomatic efforts to boost the ties between the two countries and ensure trade benefits for Bangladesh in the Canadian market after it graduates from the least developed country (LDC) category. The BGMEA president also sought cooperation from Dr Khalilur Rahman in promoting Bangladesh and its RMG industry in Canada. Read more: Bangladesh's RMG bracing for next phase of growth: BGMEA

Bangladesh and Kosovo have discussed the possibilities of investment and development of trade relations by signing the Avoidance of Double Taxation Treaty. The two countries also discussed the ongoing Covid-19 crisis and vaccine issue, ease of visa for diplomatic and official passport holders, cultural exchange, and people-to-people connectivity. President of Kosovo Dr Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu has sought Bangladesh's support for Kosovo’s accession in the United Nations (UN) and other international forums. Also read: Bangladesh, Kosovo sign MoU; plan to boost bilateral ties Bangladesh Ambassador Md Mosharraf Hossain Bhuiyan presented his credentials to the President of Kosovo at the office of the President in Prishtina recently and discussed the issues of mutual cooperation.  The Ambassador mentioned the similar history of struggle for independence for both countries and how the people of Bangladesh had stood against all odds under the leadership of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He said Bangladesh is always in support of Kosovo as a good friend. During the meeting, the President congratulated the Ambassador on his new appointment as non-resident Ambassador of Bangladesh to Kosovo.  Bangladesh Ambassador conveyed to the President the sincere greetings and best wishes from President Md. Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Also read: PM for exploring avenues for Bangladesh-Kosovo cooperation He informed the President about the socio-economic developments taking place in Bangladesh under the leadership of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and briefed him about commendable achievements in economic and social sectors of Bangladesh. At the end of the meeting, the President of Kosovo conveyed her best wishes to the President of Bangladesh and the Prime Minister.