Hasina Greets Rajapaksa Completion of 50 Yrs of His Political Career

Prime Minister Sheik Hasina phoned Sri Lankan Premier Mahinda Rajapaksa on Wednesday to congratulate him on achieving 50 years of his political career.

"The Bangladesh Prime minister phoned her Sri Lankan counterpart this morning and extended heartfelt congratulations to him (Rajapaksa) marking the completion of 50 years of his political career," PM's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim.

He said the two prime ministers exchanged pleasantries during the telephone call and also reaffirmed working together for the region's socio-economic development.

The two leaders wished the peoples of the two countries continued peace, development, and growth, the press secretary said.

Source: UNB