Bangladesh–Sudan relations

Bangladesh–Sudan relations refers to the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Sudan. Colleges in Bangladesh, like the Sher-e-Bangla Medical College, have hosted students from Sudan.^[1]

Bangladesh-Sudan relations

Bangladesh	Sudan

High level visits

Mir Shawkat Ali was previously the Bangladeshi High Commissioner to Sudan.^[2] In 2008, former chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff of Sudanese Armed Forces, General Muhammad Abdul Qadir Nasruddin paid an official visit to Dhaka.^[3]

Military relations

See also: United Nations Mission in Sudan

A number of Sudanese soldiers have been participating in several training programmes in Bangladesh, specially in UN Peacekeeping training in Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training.^[4]

Economic relations

Both Bangladesh and Sudan have expressed mutual interest in expanding their bilateral trade and investment.^[5] Bangladeshi pharmaceuticals, ready made garments and ceramics have been identified as potential products in the Sudanese market.^[6] In 2008, Bangladesh and Sudan signed an agreement related to the importation of manpower.^[7] Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has taken the initiative of opening labour wing in the Bangladeshi Mission of Sudan.^[8] Bangladesh exports tea to Sudan.^[9]

References

1. Abdul Latif, Muhammad (2012). "Sher-e-Bangla Medical College". In Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir (eds.). Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
2. Hossain, Urmee (2012). "Ali, Lt General Mir Shawkat". In Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir (eds.). Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
3. "Gen Nasruddin leaves Dhaka". The Daily Star. UNB. 9 November 2008. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
4. "Enhanced trade ties with Sudan stressed". The Daily Star. UNB. 5 November 2008. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
5. "New Sudanese ambassador presents credentials to President". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 8 May 2014. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
6. "President for Sudan to recruit agri manpower, import medicines from BD". United News of Bangladesh. 8 May 2014. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
7. "Sudan, Bangladesh to sign deal on manpower importation". Sudan Tribune. 29 March 2008. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
8. Ahmed, Helal Uddin (2012). "Hasina, Sheikh". In Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir (eds.). Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
9. Hossain, Ashfaque (2012). "Tea Industry". In Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir (eds.). Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 24 February 2025.