Thakurgaon, June 12 -- Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said China has been supporting Bangladesh's development efforts and expressed hope for greater cooperation in the future.

He made the remarks while addressing a programme for the distribution of school bags and educational materials among students in Thakurgaon under a joint Bangladesh-China initiative at Shaheed Mohammad Ali Stadium in the district town.

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Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen attended the event as the guest of honour.

Held under the theme "Developing Young Talent, Building a Brighter Future," the programme distributed school bags, ...