South Asian Nations Should Work To Alleviate Poverty: PM Sheikh Hasina
Premier Sheikh Hasina on Monday stated that South Asian nations should work to eradicate the threat of poverty, hunger and illiteracy, as well as for the health of the population within the region. She made this statement while newly appointed Pakistan High Commissioner for Bangladesh Imran Ahmed Siddiqui made an opportune visit to her in her office at Ganabhaban residence in the city. Following the meeting, the Prime Minister's press secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters. The prime minister stated that the fundamental principal of Bangladesh's foreign policy as outlined by the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman", is "Friendship to all, no malice to anyone". At the time of the meeting, the The High Commissioner Imran Ahmed Siddiqui said Pakistan is eager to build relations with Bangladesh. The high commissioner was presented with an unofficial copy Pakistan Premier Minister Imran Khan's message to the Pakistani prime m...