Bangladesh envoy calls on Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal

GUWAHATI: Assistant High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Dr Shah Mohammad Tanvir Monsur, called on Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in Guwahati on Tuesday.

In a meeting that lasted 30 minutes, both leaders vowed to strengthen the already buoyed bilateral relations with increased people-to-people contact, including exchange programmes between students and academia.

It was also proposed during the meet that the two geographical entities can enter into Memorandum of Understanding between universities to facilitate educational exchange programmes.


Stating that the culture of Assam has had deep impact in enriching the cultures of Bangladesh, the Assistant High Commissioner said that both Assam and Bangladesh must go to help each other for the mutual benefits of both the geographical entities.

The Assistant High Commissioner also invited Chief Minister Sonowal to Bangladesh’s Victory Day to commemorate the country’s liberation to be celebrated on December 16. The meeting also discussed on the need to have a direct flight between Guwahati and Bangladesh.