Algeria–Bangladesh relations

Algeria – Bangladesh relations
Map indicating locations of Algeria and Bangladesh

Algeria
Bangladesh
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Algeria Dhaka, BangladeshEmbassy of Bangladesh Algiers, Algeria
Envoy
Algerian Ambassador to Bangladesh Rabah LarbiBangladeshi Ambassador to Algeria Muhammad Zulqar Nain[1]

Algeria played a key role in Bangladesh's induction into the Organization of the Islamic Conference following the latter's independence from Pakistan in 1971. Algerian President Houari Boumediene traveled to Bangladesh to take Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on a special plane to the Islamic Summit in Lahore in 1974.

Algeria has an embassy in Dhaka and Bangladesh has one in Algiers.

History

Algeria is part of the Maghreb region. The 14th century traveller, Ibn Battuta, mentioned in his book the presence of Maghrebis in Bengal during this time, mostly as merchants. He spoke of a certain Muhammad al-Masmudi, who lived there with his wife and servant.[2]

Modern

Algeria was the first Arab country to recognize Bangladesh in 1971 after its independence. Relations further improved when Sheikh Mujibur Rahman became the first Bangladeshi head of state to visit Algiers in 1973 as part of a summit of the Non-Aligned Movement. In 1974, Algerian president Houari Boumediene paid an official visit to Dhaka.[3] Algeria played a lead role in encouraging Bangladesh to join the Organization of the Islamic Conference in 1974.[4] Algeria closed its embassy in Dhaka in 1990, reopening it three decades later, on 29 January 2020.[5]

Economic cooperation

Bangladesh and Algeria have shown interest in expanding the bilateral economic activities.[6] Bangladeshi pharmaceuticals, melamine and leather goods have been identified as products with good potential in Algerian market.[7] In 2007, a 20-member Bangladeshi business delegation along with chefs toured Algeria to find ways for increasing bilateral trade and investment between the two countries and to promote traditional Bangladeshi cuisine.[8]

Algerian Embassy

The Algerian embassy is located in Dhaka.[9]

Bangladeshi Embassy

The Bangladeshi embassy is located in Algiers.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Zulqar new envoy to Algeria, Hye to Thailand". Bangladesh Post. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  2. ^ Ibn Battutah. The Rehla of Ibn Battutah (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-12-29. Retrieved 2019-09-04. Muhammad al-Masmudi, the Maghrebi ... an old inhabitant of the place (Bengal)... he had a wife and a servant
  3. ^ "Embassy in Dhaka soon: Algerian envoy". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
  4. ^ "NAM summit and position of Bangladesh". The Financial Express (Bangladesh). Dhaka. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
  5. ^ "Algeria reopens embassy after 3 decades of closure". New Age (Bangladesh). Dhaka. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  6. ^ "Bangladesh-Algeria bilateral trade to expand: Iftekhar". The New Nation. Archived from the original on 5 July 2008. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
  7. ^ "President seeks Algerian investment in ICT, power". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 21 July 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
  8. ^ "Algeria to set up embassy in Dhaka soon". Bangladesh News. Archived from the original on 5 September 2008. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
  9. ^ "ALGERIA EMBASSY". Retrieved 2022-03-22.
  10. ^ "Ambassador – ALGERIA EMBASSY". Retrieved 2022-03-22.
  11. ^ a b "Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Algiers". Retrieved 22 March 2022.