President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday sought Myanmar's support and co-operation in strengthening regional relationships as Bangladesh is going to take over as chair of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) in September.
He said while newly appointed Myanmar Ambassador to Bangladesh Kao So Mo presented his credentials to the president.
A smart contingent of the president's guard regiment gave him a guard of honour when he reached there.
Welcoming the new ambassador of Myanmar, President Shahabuddin said Myanmar is the closest neighbour of Bangladesh.
He said Bangladesh prioritises the development of relations with different countries of the world.
The president said although the government has given shelter to the forcibly displaced people from Myanmar on humanitarian grounds, it is currently a big problem for Bangladesh.
He expressed hope that Myanmar will create the environment so that these forcibly displaced people can return to their motherland safely and with dignity.
President Sahabuddin urged the new ambassador to work to explore the existing trade and investment opportunities between Bangladesh and Myanmar as well.
Mentioning that Bangladesh will take over as the chairman of BIMSTEC next September, the president said Bangladesh will work closely with Myanmar to strengthen BIMSTEC.
The president also said that Bangladesh wants to become a dialogue partner of ASEAN. He sought Myanmar's support and cooperation in this regard.
During the meeting, the new ambassador of Myanmar sought the full cooperation of the president in discharging his duties.
He said his country is working to solve the problems caused by the displaced people from Myanmar.
The ambassador of Myanmar said he will inform his government about Bangladesh's concern in this regard and will take initiatives to solve the problem.
Secretaries to the president's office were also present during the meeting.
KU, SUST VCs pay courtesy call on President at Bangabhaban
Khulna University (KU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Mahmood Hossain and Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) Vice-Chancellor Prof Farid Uddin Ahmed on Thursday paid a courtesy call on President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban, reports BSS.
President's Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin told BSS that during the meeting, they informed the President about the academic and general activities of their respective universities.
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President Shahabuddin said the role of universities in the expansion of higher education is very important.
He said the curriculum should be formulated in the universities in such a way that the students get a world-class education and prove themselves competent at the international level.
The Head of the State directed authorities concerned to take effective steps to improve the quality of research in universities.
Secretaries concerned with the President’s office were present during the meetings
