Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Norwegian Ambassador to Bangladesh Sidsel Bleken has said the Nordic countries hope to work with Bangladesh to reach a global agreement to combat marine plastic litter and microplastics.

"We need to work together to ensure not only a greener, but also a bluer economy. We're worried about the rapidly increasing levels of marine plastic litter and microplastics," she said while sharing the stage of Nordic Day reception with Danish Ambassador Winnie E. Petersen and Swedish Ambassador Charlotta Schlyter at Nordic Club on Monday (Oct 21) evening.

Health Minister Zahid Maleque was present as the chief guest at the celebrations attended by diplomats stationed in Dhaka, business leaders, civil society representatives and journ...