Bangladesh–Jordan relations

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Bangladesh-Jordan relations
Map indicating locations of Bangladesh and Jordan

Bangladesh

Jordan

Bangladesh–Jordan relations refer to the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Jordan. Both countries are members of the Non-Aligned Movement, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the United Nations.

History

During the

F-104 aircraft and was promised replacements from the United States.[1] Six of Jordan's aircraft failed to return.[2]

Agricultural cooperation

In 2011, Bangladesh and Jordan signed a memorandum of understanding on agricultural cooperation. According to the MoU, the two countries "will exchange scientific materials and information and exchange visits of scientists and engineers in the areas of agricultural science and technology, field level extension, agricultural production and agro-processing." Under the MoU, Bangladesh and Jordan plan to form a joint working group consisting of experts from both countries to facilitate cooperation in the sector.[3]

Economic relations

Bangladesh and Jordan have expressed interest in expanding trade and investment. Jordan is one of the largest Bangladeshi labour export markets.

Jordani pharmaceutical business bodies. The MOU outlines that recruitment and employment of Bangladeshi workers will be conducted through official contracts documented by both countries' authorities which emphasizes preserving the rights of workers and employers in accordance with relevant legislation, laws, and international standard.[8][9]

Bangladeshi labour in Jordan

As of 2011, there were about 30,000 Bangladeshis living in Jordan, with most working in service industries.[5]

Diplomatic missions

The Bangladeshi embassy is located in Amman.[10] and the ambassador is Nahida Sobhan[11]

The Jordanian embassy is located in Dhaka.[12]

See also

References

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  3. ^ "Bangladesh, Jordan sign MoU on agri cooperation". New Age. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
  4. ^ "Jordan to recruit Bangladeshi female domestic helps". The Financial Express. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  5. ^ a b "Jordan jobs made tough". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  6. ^ "Bangladesh, Jordan sign MoU". Daily Sun. 26 April 2012.
  7. ^ "BD, Jordan to sign trade deal soon". The Financial Express. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  8. ^ Agency (Petra), Jordan News. "Jordan, Bangladesh Renew MOU on Worker Recruitment". Jordan News Agency - Petra. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  9. ^ "MoU to strengthen Jordanian-Bangladeshi ties in pharmaceutical industry signed". Jordan Times. 2023-07-19. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  10. ^ "Bangladesh Embassy- Amman, Jordan". Retrieved 2022-03-22.
  11. ^ "About the ambassador". Retrieved 2022-03-22.
  12. ^ "Embassy of Jordan in Dhaka Bangladesh". embassydhaka.com. Retrieved 2022-03-22.