Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- The Advisory Council under the chairmanship of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Thursday approved a proposal to establish a new Bangladesh embassy in Bern, the capital of Switzerland. Since independence, Bangladesh has maintained a permanent mission in Geneva, CA Press Wing said.
Despite Bern hosting embassies of most countries, Bangladesh has so far operated both UN-related and embassy functions through its permanent mission in Geneva.
Switzerland is an important development partner and strategic partner of Bangladesh. Considering these factors, the decision has been taken to establish an embassy in Bern. Initially, the embassy will begin operations with the appointment of an ambassador, a first secretary, and a small nu...