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DHAKA, March 9, 2026 (BSS) - State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today stressed the need to diversify Bangladesh’s export basket with greater focus on jute, jute products and pharmaceuticals during a meeting with Canada’s envoy in Dhaka.
The State Minister made the remarks when Canadian high commissioner Ajit Singh paid a courtesy call on her at the Foreign Ministry, said a foreign ministry handout here.
Referring to the longstanding friendship between Bangladesh and Canada, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas including trade, investment, development partnership, immigration and people-to-people exchanges.
The High Commissioner congratulated the newly formed cabinet members, while the State Minister thanked the Canadian government for its continued support in promoting human rights and democracy in Bangladesh.
She also underscored the importance of expanding cooperation in education, particularly vocational training, and promoting women’s empowerment through innovative entrepreneurship initiatives.
The meeting also discussed the ongoing Rohingya crisis, with the State Minister appreciating Canada’s continued humanitarian support for displaced Rohingya people in Bangladesh.
