Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Monday said Bangladesh and Canada are willing to expand the existing multiple engagements between the two countries exploring the areas for further collaboration.

"We have excellent relations with Canada. We have multiple engagements with Canada. They (Canada) want to widen and expand these engagements," he told reporters after his meeting with Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Lilly Nicholls.

Talking to reporters separately, the High Commissioner said they had a "productive first discussion" about their "multifaceted" and longstanding relationship.

"With strong people to people ties, a growing commercial relationship and an evolving development program, there are many areas f...