The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Bangladesh will request Myanmar regime to receive international humanitarian aid for the victims of cyclone Nargis that ravaged the country on May 3.

"We've very good relations with Myanmar. We'll certainly use our good offices for the Myanmar people," Foreign Adviser Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury told reporters after a meeting with US Ambassador in Dhaka James F Moriarty.

During an hour-long meeting, the US Ambassador sought Bangladesh's support to woo the Myanmar government to receive the world aid for the cyclone victims as well as independence of Kosovo, two aircraft for Darfur and US candidature for IOM leadership. On Kosovo, the Adviser said Bangladesh always support the cause of Muslim brothers in Kosovo and is contemplating about Kosovo's recognition.

He said Muslim countries would be able to take collective decision at the Islamic Foreign Minister Conference (ICFM) to be held in Uganda in July.