Highlighting Canada’s supports over Rohingya issue, Foreign Secretary (Senior Secretary) Md Shahidul Haque, who spoke at the event as the chief guest, termed Bangladesh-Canada relation a trouble-free one which is growing on all fronts, reports UNB. The high commissioner said Canada was one of the first countries to respond to the crisis, and continues to be a top humanitarian donor. “That’s a very decisive, very significant, and very encouraging decision,” said the foreign secretary, adding that it was beyond description. Dr Iftekhar also recognized Canada’s support over the Rohingya issue since the beginning of the crisis that affected Bangladesh largely. Diplomats stationed in Dhaka, former ambassadors and experts shared their views on global, regional, and bilateral issues, including the Rohingya crisis.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 07, 2019 12:45 UTC