Bangladesh emerging ‘Asian Tiger’: Egyptian envoy

Outgoing Egyptian Ambassador to Bangladesh Mahmud Ezzat yesterday said Bangladesh is emerging as an ‘Asian Tiger’ as it has achieved stunning success in its socioeconomic development, reports UNB.
“Bangladesh is as an ‘Asian Tiger’ due to its impressive socioeconomic uplift under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s dynamic leadership, and Egypt looks forward to learning from Bangladesh’s experiences,” he said.
The envoy came up with the appreciation when he paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her Jatiya Sangsad office in the capital yesterday morning.
After the meeting, PM’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters.
Pointing out Bangladesh’s achievement of 7.05 per cent GDP growth in the outgoing fiscal year, Ezzat described it as a ‘remarkable success’.
He termed Sheikh Hasina a ‘charismatic leader,’ saying that the people of Bangladesh have unwavering confidence and trust in the Prime Minister.
Describing the Bangladeshi people as peace-loving ones, the envoy said he was highly impressed with Bangladesh’s natural beauty, and lauded their social tolerance.
The Egyptian Ambassador thanked the Prime Minister for sending a condolence message to the Egyptian President after the recent Egypt aircraft crash in the Mediterranean.
Mentioning the historic ties between Bangladesh and Egypt, the Prime Minister said this relationship was founded during the tenure of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and recalled his visit to Egypt.
She also thanked the Egyptian ambassador for extending his cooperation to the government during his tenure as he also worked as the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps.
PMO Secretary Suraiya Begum was present on the occasion.

Bangladesh emerging Asian Tiger: Egyptian envoy

Outgoing Egyptian Ambassador to Bangladesh Mahmud Ezzat yesterday said Bangladesh is emerging as an Asian Tiger as it has achieved stunning success in its socioeconomic development, reports UNB. Bangladesh is as an Asian Tiger due to its impressive socioeconomic uplift under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasinas dynamic leadership, and Egypt looks forward to learning from Bangladeshs experiences, he said. The envoy came up with the appreciation when he paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her Jatiya Sangsad office in the capital yesterday morning. After the meeting, PMs Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters. Pointing out Bangladeshs achievement of 7.05 per cent GDP growth in the outgoing fiscal year, Ezzat described it as a remarkable success. He termed Sheikh Hasina a charismatic leader, saying that the people of Bangladesh have unwavering confidence and trust in the Prime Minister. Describing the Bangladeshi people as peace-loving ones, the envoy said he was highly impressed with Bangladeshs natural beauty, and lauded their social tolerance. The Egyptian Ambassador thanked the Prime Minister for sending a condolence message to the Egyptian President after the recent Egypt aircraft crash in the Mediterranean. Mentioning the historic ties between Bangladesh and Egypt, the Prime Minister said this relationship was founded during the tenure of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and recalled his visit to Egypt. She also thanked the Egyptian ambassador for extending his cooperation to the government during his tenure as he also worked as the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps. PMO Secretary Suraiya Begum was present on the occasion.