DHAKA, Feb 14, 2024 (BSS) - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has congratulated Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on behalf of himself and the people of Assam on her party's resounding victory in the recently concluded election and for assuming office as PM for the fourth consecutive term. The Chief Minister conveyed the congratulations through Md Mustafizur Rahman, Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, when the latter paid a courtesy call on him at the Assam Assembly Secretariat yesterday afternoon, according to a press release of Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi received here today. Chief Minister Sarma emphasized on the establishment of an economic corridor connecting Bangladesh and Northeast India to accelerate the prosperity, development and growth of the region, the release added. Chief Minister Sarma expressed interest in visiting Bangladesh at an opportune time. Prior to his visit to Assam, High Commissioner Rahman attended the fourth edition of the India-Japan Intellectual Conclave held in Shillong, Meghalaya at the invitation of Asian Confluence.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 14, 2024 16:46 UTC