Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Stakeholders and analysts at a seminar on Monday stressed the need for gearing up efforts to strengthen the country's engagement with African countries to reap huge economic benefits.

They said Bangladesh previously failed to explore true potential of the African nations, thereby calling for taking proactive measures to make up the loss.

The Bangladesh Institute of International Strategic Studies (BIISS) organised the seminar to mark a book-launching event.

It also underscored the role of non-state actors, particularly the private sector, in driving economic growth and the need for a mindset shift towards greater interest in Africa.

Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain was the chief guest at the event presided by Ambassado...