Dhaka, April 25 -- Bangladesh on Thursday said the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is expected to become an important platform through which the engagement can be expanded further for mutual benefit as Bangladesh has multifaceted cooperation with China.

"Bangladesh needs huge financial resources and technological support to upgrade the infrastructure, make rapid industrialisation and create millions of jobs to eradicate poverty. China can extend a helping hand in this regard," said Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun.

He made the remarks while addressing the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) being held in Beijing.

Mahmud Humayun said China has emerged as an important development partner of Banglad...