Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today underscored the need for cooperation among Bangladesh, Nepal and Maldives in flourishing the tourism sector.

She said: "Bangladesh, Nepal and Maldives can have cooperation on tourism for mutual benefits."

The premier said this while the outgoing Maldives High Commissioner to Bangladesh Shiruzimath Sameer called on her at the latter's official Ganabhaban residence here.

"Discussion on tourism was held during the meeting," PM's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim told a news briefing after the meeting.

The prime minister also conveyed her regards to the newly elected Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu.

The envoy said Bangladesh has huge potential in tourism particularly in Cox's Bazar which has the world's longest sandy sea beach.

The Bangladesh premier said many Bangladeshi workers have been working in Maldives.

"They are contributing to both of the country's economy," she said.

The Maldives envoy thanked the prime minister for her government's all-out support to discharge her duties during her tenure.

"Maldives and Bangladesh relations have reached a new height during her tenure," she said.

BDST: 1412 HRS, NOV 20, 2023
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