Dhaka, Oct. 26 -- Bangladesh and Maldives are keen to deepen bilateral cooperation in multifaceted fields including mutual cooperation in decentralisation, local governance and public sector development.

The remarks came while the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the Maldives, Dr Md Nazmul Islam, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Cities, Local Government, and Public Works of the Maldives, Adam Shareef Umar in Male on Friday, said a press release.

The meeting, held in a spirit of mutual friendship, focused on advancing collaboration between the two countries in areas such as local governance, institutional capacity building, and community-based development.

Both sides underlined their shared goal of promoting inclusive and susta...