Bangladesh and Turkey have agreed in principle to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing knowledge sharing, information exchange, and technical cooperation in modern information management systems.
The decision was taken during a bilateral meeting between Professor Burhanettin Duran, Director of Turkey’s Presidential Communication Directorate and Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan, held on the sidelines of the second day of the International Strategic Communication Summit (STRATCOM) in Istanbul on Saturday, according to a message received in Dhaka on Saturday.
Ambassador of Bangladesh to Turkey M Amanul Haq also attended the meeting.
The two sides discussed in detail the exchange of modern information management systems and strategies. Under the proposed MoU, Bangladesh Television (BTV), Bangladesh Betar, and Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) will work closely with their Turkish counterparts to enhance technical expertise and professional standards.
Earlier on the second day of the visit, Minister Swapan held a courtesy meeting with Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, where both sides emphasised strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation on matters of mutual interest.
The minister also met senior officials of Turkey’s state news agency, Anadolu Agency, where discussions focused on news exchange and institutional collaboration between the two countries’ key news agencies.
Minister Swapan is expected to conclude his visit and return to Bangladesh on 30 March.
