Bangladesh, Nov. 6 -- Education Minister Dr A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon has expressed hope that greater cooperation and the exchange of expertise in education and technology will strengthen the longstanding friendship between Bangladesh and China.

He said China's support could open new opportunities to modernise the country's education system, starting at the primary level, and develop a skilled workforce.

The minister made the remarks at a programme at Shamsul Haque Khan School and College, where smart classroom grants were distributed under an initiative titled 'Lighting up the Future'.

Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), attended the event.

The colleg...