Denmark to provide Tk59cr grant to Bangladesh
Denmark is expanding the assistance for interventions in human rights, democracy, and good governance aligned with the reform agenda of Bangladesh
Bangladesh and Denmark on Tuesday (10 December) signed a grant-based amendment framework agreement during a ceremony at the Economic Relations Division (ERD) in Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area.
Under the agreement, Denmark will provide 35 million Danish Krone (DKK) equivalent to Tk 59 crore approximately, as a grant, according to an ERD press release issued today (12 December).
ERD Secretary Md Shahriar Kader Siddiky and Danish Ambassador in Dhaka Christian Brix Moller signed the agreement on behalf of their respective sides.
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Senior officials of ERD and the Danish Embassy in Dhaka were present at the programme.
In the changing scenario of Bangladesh, Denmark is expanding the assistance for interventions in human rights, democracy and good governance aligned with the reform agenda of the country, read the release.
Bangladesh and Denmark have a 52-year-long history of bilateral cooperation. During this period, Denmark has been supporting Bangladesh in the areas of agriculture, water and sanitation, transport sectors, climate change, human rights, and good governance programme.
Denmark is also involved in commercial activities through the Trade Council, the release added.
