A top spokesman of the Japanese government today said despite being brief, the Bangladesh visit by their Prime Minister Shinzo Abe appeared "very successful" with its focus being economy for mutual benefit.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the Awami League lawmakers to remain alert against the propaganda by the vested quarters centering the 16th amendment to the constitution.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged the officials of the shipping ministry and all its departments concerned to work sincerely for making the river routes safe and secure for passengers and goods.
Bangladesh has withdrawn its candidature from the Asia Pacific Group for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council and extended support in favour of Japan.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed her firm optimism that the friendship and understanding between Bangladesh and Japan would be substantially augmented in the coming days.