PM goes to Bhutan Friday

Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina will leave Dhaka on Friday for a four-day visit to Bhutan and is expected to hold talks with the top government officials, including the King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.

A trade agreement might be signed at the time to enhance economic growth of the two countries, Prime Minister's Office sources said.

Meanwhile, the Bhutanese Ambassador in Dhaka Dasho Bap Kesang yesterday called on Foreign Minister Dipu Moni.

“Our country is prepared to receive the Bangladesh prime minister,” the Ambassador told Dipu Moni.

Dipu Moni said the visit would provide opportunities for the entire gamut of bilateral relations and generate further impetus.

She also said the visits would explore new areas of cooperation.

Dipu Moni and other high officials will accompany the PM.