Bangladesh keen to import hydroelectricity from Bhutan: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her country's eagerness to import hydro electricity from Bhutan through India when Bhutanese Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay paid a courtesy call on her at her Place of Residence in New Delhi in India.

"Import of hydroelectricity will require a tripartite agreement involving India and we have already brought the matter to their (India's) attention," she told the Bhutanese Prime Minister.

Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud told this at a news briefing after the call on, reports BSS.

"Bhutan is eagerly waiting to export hydroelectricity to Bangladesh," he said.

During the courtesy call, both the countries have reiterated their commitment of enhancing the existing multifaceted relations, Hasan said.

The Bhutanese Prime Minister thanked the Bangladesh premier for building a burn unit in his country and giving essential drugs for one year.

He highly praised the development of Bangladesh under the dynamic leadership of PM Sheikh Hasina.

Sheikh Hasina said Bhutan has a special place in the hearts of all Bangladeshis as it had first recognized Bangladesh as an independence nation after 1971 Liberation War.

"We're ready to extend all kinds of assistance to Bhutan," she said.

She laid emphasis on proper utilization of the allocated land for Bhutan at the Special Economic Zone in Kurigram and hoped Bhutan will make industries there.

The Premier sought for more Bhutanese investment in Bangladesh.