Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- Switzerland wants to strengthen and widen its ties with Bangladesh to explore "amazing potential" together as Bangladesh is set to celebrate its 50 years of independence next year with Vision 2041 in place, says its envoy in Dhaka.

"Our relationship is very strong. My overall priority and overarching goal is to strengthen and widen this relationship, and it's pursued in different domains," Switzerland's Ambassador to Bangladesh Nathalie Chuard told Dhaka Courier in an interview at her residence.

She said they aim to boost economic and trade relations between the two countries as both sides have the interest to do so.

"We see so much potential, be it from Bangladesh or be it from Switzerland. So, definitely this is one...