Director General of the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP), P Chandra Shekhar, paid a courtesy call on Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at the Secretariat on Monday.
According to a press release, the meeting held detailed discussions on strengthening mutual cooperation in research, training, innovation and the implementation of sustainable development plans in the rural development sector.
Both sides expressed interest in working jointly to address innovation challenges and to undertake effective development initiatives.
Mirza Fakhrul said a joint initiative with CIRDAP would bring new momentum to rural development. He also said CIRDAP could be a key partner for Bangladesh in strengthening research, skill development and innovative activities in rural development. He assured full cooperation from the government for such initiatives.
CIRDAP Director General P Chandra Shekhar praised Bangladesh’s ongoing development activities. He particularly described the government’s “Family Card” initiative as a timely and people-friendly step.
Local Government Division Secretary Md Shahidul Haque, Rural Development and Co-operatives Division Secretary Mohammad Shawkat Rashid Chowdhury, along with senior officials of the ministry, attended the meeting.
