DHAKA, Jan 21, 2024 (BSS) - Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay 
Verma today made a courtesy call on Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud 
Humayun at his office at the Industries Ministry in the city.

During the meeting, they discussed various issues related to mutual 
interests, including development of bilateral relations and trade and 
commerce, said a press release.

In the meeting, both sides expressed hope to continue cooperation in 
expanding trade and business.

In his speech, Humayun laid emphasis on increasing cooperation of Bangladesh 
Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) and Bangladesh Association of Banks 
(BAB) with similar organizations in India. 

"We can take cooperation from India in technology and supply of raw materials 
for cement production," he added. 
 
Mentioning the SME sector as the backbone of the economy for both countries, 
Pranay Verma said, Bangladesh and India can learn from each other for 
developing the sector.

He informed that training opportunities for Bangladeshis are increasing in 
various institutes in India including ITEC.