Dhaka, June 30 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said China has expressed its willingness to work more closely and warmly with Bangladesh's next elected government.

"China has expressed the hope that it will work with Bangladesh's next elected government with even greater sincerity, steadfastness, love and affection," he told a press conference.

The press briefing was held at the BNP Chairperson's Gulshan office, following a recent visit to China by a nine-member BNP delegation led by Fakhrul.

During the visit, Fakhrul said the BNP team discussed the Teesta project with Chinese authorities. "We explained our needs and requirements regarding this project and they responded positively.

He said the Chinese si...