Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Bangladesh deeply appreciates the significant contribution and consistent support of Australia in development efforts, said Adviser Sharmin Murshed while addressing an event marking Australia Day in the capital on Wednesday.

"We are happy to see the growth of our bilateral trade to Australian dollar 4.3 billion, which can be doubled in next five years if we can fully utilise all prospective business opportunities available to us," she said.

"Trade perspective with Australia is enormous, ranging from cotton, wheat, jute, renewables, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, financial services to it, medical equipment, light engineering, leather, and consumer electronics. I believe if the business houses can fully seize the op...