DHAKA, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Bangladesh and Qatar on Tuesday signed five agreements and five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to enhance cooperation between the two countries.
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and visiting Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani witnessed the signing ceremony held at the Prime Minister Office in Dhaka.
The agreements span various areas, including the avoidance of double taxation and fiscal evasion, cooperation in legal matters, shipping, mutual investment promotion and protection, and the establishment of a joint business council.
The MoUs encompass cooperation in the fields of manpower employment, ports, education, scientific research, youth and sports, and diplomatic training.
Qatar's emir arrived here on Monday for a two-day state visit to boost cooperation with Bangladesh. ■
