Dhaka, June 26 -- Bangladesh and China have pledged to take their bilateral relationship to a new level, agreeing to build a "China-Bangladesh community with a shared future in the new era" under a 15-point joint declaration issued at the end of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's official visit to Beijing.

The joint declaration, released on Friday, says the two countries will elevate their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership to bring greater benefits to their peoples.

Among the key outcomes are China's support for the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project, plans to explore a "2+2" dialogue mechanism on diplomacy and defence, and Beijing's commitment to help facilitate a mutually acceptable solution to th...