Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- Bangladesh and Germany have expressed their intention to expand cooperation in trade, governance, and education, reaffirming a strong partnership built on mutual respect and shared democratic values.

Newly appointed German Ambassador Dr Rudiger Lotz paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Wednesday, where the two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and address common challenges.

Welcoming the envoy, Professor Yunus expressed confidence that the long-standing friendship between the two nations would grow further under Dr Lotz's tenure.

He praised Germany's consistent partnership in Bangladesh's development and highlighted the country's vital r...