5 agreements, 5 MoUs signed between Bangladesh, Qatar

Bangladesh and Qatar today (April 23) signed five agreements and five memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to enhance mutual cooperation between the two countries.

The agreements are: avoidance of double taxation and prevention of tax evasion in income between Bangladesh and Qatar, cooperation in legal field between Bangladesh and Qatar, maritime transport between the two countries, promotion and protection of mutual investment, and establishment of the Bangladesh-Qatar joint business council.

Five MoUs include cooperation in the field of manpower employment (labour), cooperation in the field of ports (MWANI Qatar and Chattogram port authority), cooperation in the field of education, higher education and scientific research, cooperation in youth and sports, and cooperation in diplomatic training.

Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina witnessed the signing ceremony held at Prime Minister Office (PMO) in the capital.

At the ceremony, a road and a park in the capital city of Dhaka were named after Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani.

The park is being built in Balur field in Kalshi area of Mirpur under Dhaka North City Corporation, while the road is from the Mirpur ECB Chattwar to Kalsi Fly Over.

From now on, the road and the park will be known as Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani Avenue and Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani Park respectively.

Earlier, on the arrival of Qatar Amir at the PMO, Sheikh Hasina welcomed him with flower bouquet.

They also had a Tête-à-tête (one-to-one meeting).

Before departing from the PMO, the Amir also signed the Visitor's Book at the Tiger Gate.Then, he left the PMO for the Bangabhaban as President Mohammed Shahabuddin hosts a courtesy lunch in his honour.

The Amir is scheduled to fly for Qatar by a special aircraft this evening.