Bangladesh–Sudan relations

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]

Bangladesh-Sudan relations
Map indicating locations of Bangladesh and Sudan

Bangladesh

Sudan

High level visits

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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]

Military relations

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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]

Economic relations

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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]

References

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  1. ^ Abdul Latif, Muhammad (2012). "Sher-e-Bangla Medical College". In Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir (eds.). Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  2. ^ Hossain, Urmee (2012). "Ali, Lt General Mir Shawkat". In Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir (eds.). Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Gen Nasruddin leaves Dhaka". The Daily Star. UNB. 9 November 2008. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  4. ^ "Enhanced trade ties with Sudan stressed". The Daily Star. UNB. 5 November 2008. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  5. ^ "New Sudanese ambassador presents credentials to President". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 8 May 2014. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  6. ^ "President for Sudan to recruit agri manpower, import medicines from BD". United News of Bangladesh. 8 May 2014. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  7. ^ "Sudan, Bangladesh to sign deal on manpower importation". Sudan Tribune. 29 March 2008. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  8. ^ Ahmed, Helal Uddin (2012). "Hasina, Sheikh". In Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir (eds.). Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  9. ^ Hossain, Ashfaque (2012). "Tea Industry". In Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir (eds.). Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 28 November 2024.