Dhaka, April 23 -- The United Kingdom (UK) has said it wants to have even stronger relationship with Bangladesh once they come out from the European Union (EU), noting that Bangladesh's economy has been "growing strongly" in recent years.

"Bangladesh is an important market for the UK and it's becoming even more important," said visiting Permanent Under-Secretary of the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office Sir Simon McDonald on Tuesday.

Talking to a small group of reporters, including the UNB correspondent, he said Brexit is happening though it has been delayed.

"Once the UK is outside the EU, we can look afresh at our relationship further afield..we think there're new possibilities," said Sir Simon who arrived here to attend the third ...