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Bangladesh-China Silk Road Forum
A discussion organised by Bangladesh-China Silk Road Forum was held on the occasion of the 72nd founding anniversary of China in city. Agriculture Minister Dr Md Abdur Razzaque was present as the chief guest in the programme held on Thursday. While speaking Razzaque said that the bilateral relationship between China and Bangladesh will be bolstered in a days to come. “As one of the development partners, China is helping Bangladesh in various ways including financial and technical development, he said, adding that this relationship will be even stronger in the days to come.” “The bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries (China and Bangladesh) have reached unique height as the official relations between Bangladesh and China have crossed 46 years,” he added. He said that communication and relations had been maintained between Bangladesh and ancient China since a long time ago. However, in modern times, communication and relations were established through the hands of father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as he visited China in 1952 and 1957, he said, adding that he exchanged views with Chinese Prime Minister Zhou Enlai, who laid the foundation for bilateral relations. The function was also addressed, among others, by Ambassador of China to Bangladesh Li Jiming , Workers Party President Rashed Khan Menon, MP, President of the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal Hasanul Haq Inu, MP and Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) President Mujahidul Islam Selim. Chairman of forum Dilip Barua presided over the event.