DHAKA, Jan 11, 2022 (BSS) - Bhutan has expressed keenness in procuring 2.5 
to 3 thousand metric tonnes of fertilizer from Bangladesh.

  Bhutanese Ambassador in Dhaka Rinchen Kuentsyl expressed the interest while 
paying a courtesy call on Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun at 
his office in the city, said a press release. 

  In his speech, Humayun thanked Bhutan for its continues support during the 
liberation war of Bangladesh and assured to work together with the country 
(Bhutan).

  Humayun said, "Bangladesh itself imports fertilizers. However, as a 
friendly country, arrangements will be made to send the necessary fertilizers 
from Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Limited (CAFCO) at international prices 
for Bhutan." 

  To this end, he said, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed 
soon with the concerned authorities of Bangladesh Chemical Industries 
Corporation (BCIC) and Bhutan in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign 
Affairs.

  Among others, BCIC Chairman Shah M Imdadul Haque, Additional Secretary of 
the Industries Ministry S Alam and Director of the South Asia Division of 
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sahab Bin Ahmed, were present on the occasion.