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help Bangladesh further develop its southern region,” PM’s Speechwriter Md Nazrul Islam said quoting Hasina at a press briefing after the meeting, reports BSS.
Hasina told Wen that Bangladesh’s Southern had long been neglected as no government, except those of the Awami League, took effective steps to develop that area.
She said some big rivers in the South are vulnerable to climate change and that is why the government is now giving priority to the development of this area.
The premier said China can take advantage of the deep-sea port in Payra.
Talking about the January 7 national election, Hasina said holding the polls was a challenging task considering various aspects.
“We overcame those challenges and held a peaceful election. We have formed a sustainable government and a stable situation is prevailing in the country.”
She said that the government wants continuation of the development spree of the country. She hoped that China as a trusted friend and development partner would help Bangladesh in this regard.
The Chinese envoy said they expect that Bangladesh-China bilateral relations, especially in the areas of trade, investment, and people-to-people contact, will reach new heights in future.
Wen requested the PM to use the Biman Bangladesh Airline’s Dhaka-Beijing route for her upcoming visit to China to inaugurate the route.
He added that China wants to invest in Bangladesh’s agriculture, green energy, ICT, and manufacturing sectors.
The envoy expressed his country’s interest in forging a partnership for metro rail projects in Bangladesh.
He said China is willing to import more mango, jute and jute products and leather goods from Bangladesh.
He said the cooperation between the Awami League and the Communist Party of China will be strengthened.
Regarding the Rohingya issue, Wen said China is working for the repatriation of Rohingyas.
Quoting the envoy, the Chinese embassy in a statement said China and Bangladesh are at “a critical stage of development and revitalisation, facing severe international situation”.
“China is willing to strengthen the exchange of experience in governance between the two countries, continue to deepen all-round cooperation with Bangladesh,” Wen said.
PM’s Principal Secretary M Tofazzel Hossain Miah was present.
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approved 112 posts. The recruitment was made between 2019 and 2023, the statement read.
Some 141 employees were recruited without any prior approval of the UGC or the health ministry.
The statement also stated that the accused misused or embezzled over Tk 5.54 crore as those appointed against the posts got salaries.