Bangladesh–Sudan relations

Bangladesh-Sudan relations

Bangladesh	Sudan

Bangladesh–Sudan relations refers to the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Sudan.

Establishment of Bangladesh

When China vetoed the Bangladeshi application of membership in the United Nations in 1972, Sudan and Guinea were the only two countries that supported the Chinese resolution.^[1]

High level visits

In 2008, former Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff of Sudanese Armed Forces, General Muhammad Abdul Qadir Nasruddin paid an official visit to Dhaka.^[2]

Military relations

A number of Sudanese soldiers have been participating in several training programmes in Bangladesh, specially in UN Peacekeeping training in Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training.^[3]

Economic relations

Both Bangladesh and Sudan have expressed mutual interest in expanding their bilateral trade and investment.^[4] Bangladeshi pharmaceuticals, ready made garments and ceramics have been identified as potential products in the Sudanese market.^[5] In 2008, Bangladesh and Sudan signed an agreement related to the importation of manpower.^[6]

References

1. Asian Recorder, Vol. 18. 1972. p. xlix.
2. "Gen Nasruddin leaves Dhaka". The Daily Star. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
3. "Enhanced trade ties with Sudan stressed". The Daily Star. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
4. "New Sudanese ambassador presents credentials to President". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
5. "President for Sudan to recruit agri manpower, import medicines from BD". United News of Bangladesh. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
6. "Sudan, Bangladesh to sign deal on manpower importation". Sudan Tribune. Retrieved 16 May 2014.