Dhaka, March 7 -- The envoys of five countries, including India and Italy, presented their credentials to President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Thursday.

President's Press Secretary Joynal Abedin briefed after the meetings.

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das and Italian Ambassador Enrico Nunziata separately presented their credentials to the President at 3pm and 3:30pm respectively.

Abdul Hamid said Bangladesh attaches importance to bilateral and friendly relations with all.

Bangladesh always gives priority to the expansion of the bilateral relations in the field of trade and investment, he said.

The President expressed the hope that the bilateral relations with these countries will further be expanded during t...