Dhaka, Aug. 7 -- Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has expressed hope that Bangladesh's friendly relations with ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries will deepen further in the coming days.

"The roots of our relationship with ASEAN countries run deep-built on shared history, heritage, culture, and religious values. There has been longstanding people-to-people contact and bonding among our nations," he said while speaking at an event marking ASEAN Day at the Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka on Thursday morning, UNB reports.

Highlighting the potential for cooperation, he said ASEAN presents golden opportunities in tourism, investment, trade, and employment.

"We must capture these opportunities with the right i...