In diplomacy, especially in determining the relations between two countries, one word is always emphasized. That is 'people to people relations'. And, culture plays one of the most important roles in strengthening people-to-people relations. Tarique Choyon, Press Secretary of the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, India, made such remarks while attending an event on Saturday (December 06).
Bangladesh has sent relief assistance to Sri Lanka, which has been devastated by flash floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditowa. The relief package includes tents, dry food, mosquito nets, torches, gumboots, vests, hand gloves, rescue helmets and a large quantity of medicines.
India is reviewing Bangladesh’s request to extradite Sheikh Hasina, who was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity. The information was confirmed by Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs. On Wednesday, November 26, Jaiswal said the matter is being examined as part of India’s ongoing internal judicial and legal processes.
German Ambassador Rüdiger Lotz has said that voter turnout will be an important benchmark in assessing Bangladesh’s upcoming national election. He also expressed hope that the polls will be participatory, free and free from violence.
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has said that a letter has been sent to India requesting the repatriation of Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal.
The Advisory Council has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to establish two new embassies — one in Dublin, the capital of Ireland, and the other in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina.