Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday called for further strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and China, describing the country as a trusted friend and an important strategic partner.

He made the remarks when Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Liu Haixing paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban, President's Press Secretary Md Sarwar Alam told UNB.

During the meeting, the President referred to the signing of a framework agreement for the modernisation and expansion of Mongla Port and the groundbreaking of the Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ), saying these initiatives would make significant contributions to Bangladesh'...