Algeria–Bangladesh relations

Algeria – Bangladesh relations

Algeria	Bangladesh

Algeria–Bangladesh relations refer to the bilateral relations between Algeria and Bangladesh. Algeria played a key role in Bangladesh's induction into the OIC following the latter's independence from Pakistan in 1971. Algerian President Houari Boumediene traveled to Bangladesh to take Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on a special plane to the Islamic Summit in Lahore in 1974.

History

Algeria recognized Bangladesh soon after the latter's independence in December 1971. Relations further improved when Sheikh Mujibur Rahman became the first Bangladeshi head of state to visit Algiers in 1973 as part of a summit of the Non-Aligned Movement. In 1974 Algerian president Houari Boumediene paid an official visit to Dhaka. Algeria played a lead role in encouraging Bangladesh to join the Organization of the Islamic Conference in 1974.

Economic cooperation

Bangladesh and Algeria have shown interest in expanding the bilateral economic activities between the two countries. Bangladeshi pharmaceuticals, melamine and leather goods have been identified as products with good potential in Algerian market. In 2007, a 20-member Bangladeshi business delegation along with chefs toured Algeria to find ways for increasing bilateral trade and investment between the two countries and cook them Shorshey Ilish.