Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Sunday said Dhaka and Beijing have been engaged in long-standing discussions over the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project, expressing the hope that work on the long-awaited initiative will begin soon.

He made the remarks while talking to reporters after his meeting with Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman.

The Chinese Ambassador described the recently held election as smooth and orderly and found it as the victory of democracy.

He said the high-level visits between the two countries would continue.

On February 17, 2026, Chinese Premier of the State Council Li Qiang sent a congratulatory message to Tarique Rahman on his inauguration as Bangladeshi P...