Dhaka, May 29 -- Bangladesh marked a significant milestone in its agricultural trade and bilateral diplomacy by exporting its first commercial consignment of mangoes to China.
A total of three tonnes of premium-quality Himsagar mangoes were flown out from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, with hopes pinned on this golden fruit to not only conquer foreign taste buds but also strengthen economic and cultural relations between the two nations.
At the airport, the event was attended by Commerce Adviser Bashir Uddin, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen, Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture Emdad Ullah Mian, Vice-Chairman and CEO of Export Promotion Bureau Anwar Hossain and high officials on Wednesday.
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