Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- Outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen paid a farewell call on Leader of the Opposition and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman at his official residence on Tuesday.

During the meeting, they discussed issues of mutual interest and bilateral relations, according to a press release.

Both sides expressed hope that the economic, political, trade, diplomatic and friendly ties between Bangladesh and China will be further strengthened in the days ahead.

They also expressed optimism that Bangladesh and China will work together to accelerate bilateral cooperation, development and progress.

At the meeting, Jamaat leaders thanked Yao Wen for what they described as his positive role in Bangladesh's po...