The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Outgoing British High Commissioner Anwar Chowdhury Wednesday said Bangladesh has become an important international player in many international issues like climate change and poverty alleviation.

He observed that UK values Bangladesh's partnership, as its intellectual and moral values are important to the United Kingdom. The High Commissioner made the remarks while he paid a farewell call on Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed at the CA's office. The Chief Adviser appreciated the contributions of the outgoing High Commissioner in expanding multifaceted relations between the two countries and congratulated him for successfully completing his tenure in Bangladesh.

He mentioned that a number of high level visits took place between the two countries during the tenure of the High Commissioner, which helped to further deepen the bilateral relation between Dhaka and London and taking it into new heights.

Dr Fakhruddin said Bangladesh can share its experiences in women empowerment and poverty alleviation with whoever in the world so wants.

The High Commissioner said Bangladesh and UK have now a strategic partnership.

Three UK Ministers would visit Bangladesh within next six months, he informed.

He appreciated the caretaker government's positive steps and welcomed the Chief Adviser's latest address to the nation.

Anwar Chowdhury said he leaves Bangladesh with positive feelings and notes.

He said he would be able to work closely with Bangladesh after assuming his new assignment in London when he will work for the UN and Commonwealth affairs.

Dr Fakhruddin sought cooperation of the outgoing high commissioner so that the Bangladeshi curry industry in UK could adjust in the interim period against its new immigration system.