Dhaka, July 21 -- China on Monday conveyed to Bangladesh that the Chinese hydro-power project on Yarlung Zangbo River is solely for power generation.

"China will not withdraw or use any water from the project and the project will not affect downstream countries," Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen informed Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain during a meeting at the ministry.

Bangladesh delegation leaves for China to promote investment opportunities

During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.

The Chinese envoy briefed the Foreign Adviser on follow-up actions of the recent visit of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus to China which included bilateral collaboration in trade, infrastructure, heal...