DHAKA, Nov 2, 2024 (BSS) - Bangladesh's Ambassador to Uzbekistan Dr Mohammad 
Monirul Islam today urged business leaders in Uzbekistan's Bukhara region to 
import world-class Bangladeshi ready-made garments, jute and jute products, 
and pharmaceuticals. 
 
The call was made during a meeting between the Bangladesh envoy and Bukhara 
Region Governor Zaripov Batyr Kamilovich at the Governor's office, according 
to a press release from the Bangladesh mission in Uzbekistan.
 
In the meeting, Ambassador Islam underscored the historic, cultural, and 
religious ties between Bangladesh and Uzbekistan, highlighting the potential 
to further deepen these connections. 
 
He emphasized that Bukhara, a prominent Silk Road hub, could significantly 
contribute to strengthening bilateral trade, cultural exchange, and tourism.
 
The envoy pointed out that Bukhara's revered sites, such as the birthplace of 
Imam Bukhari and the shrine of Bahauddin Naqshbandi are of great interest to 
Bangladeshi tourists. 
 
Likewise, he said, destinations in Bangladesh like Cox's Bazar, the 
Sundarbans, and the shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal (R.) could, attract tourists 
from Uzbekistan.
 
Ambassador Islam also proposed establishing a "sister city" relationship 
between Bukhara and a similar city in Bangladesh to bolster friendship and 
people-to-people ties.
 
Governor Zaripov expressed his commitment to enhancing business, cultural, 
and tourism ties with Bangladesh. 
 
He suggested a future visit by a Bangladeshi business delegation to Bukhara 
and voiced his interest in establishing a sister city collaboration. 
 
The Governor also showed interest in visiting Bangladesh at a suitable time.

Bangladesh Ambassador also held separate meetings with business leaders from 
Bukhara's textile, carpet, and pharmaceutical sectors, exchanging views on 
strategies to enhance trade and investment opportunities between Bangladesh 
and Uzbekistan.