Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- Bangladesh has maintained friendly relations with Hungary since independence. Hungary supported the cause of Bangladesh during the War of Liberation and was one of the first countries to accord recognition.

The diplomatic relations between the two countries were established as early as January 29, 1972. The relationship between the two countries was boosted following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's visit to Hungary back 2016.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto arrived here early Thursday (September 10) on a very brief official visit by a chartered flight. This was first visit by any Foreign Minister from Hungary to Bangladesh.

Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen received the Hungarian Foreign Minister and his en...