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October 6, 2000
Dhaka (UNB)- The visiting Board of Danish Development Assistance (DANIDA) led by its chairman Holger Bernt Hansen yesterday met with Finance Minister SAMS Kibria at his office. They discussed matters of mutual interest with special reference to Danish development assistance to Bangladesh. The Finance Minister lauded the contribution of DANIDA in the development of Bangladesh. He gave a brief account on basic policy of the government and progress has been achieved in different fields. The minister also informed the Board about present status of reform programmes and privatization pace of state owned enterprises. “Present government is fully committed to democratic system, peace and socio-economic development of the country,” he added. He said a lot of progress has been achieved in social sector adding that the rate of population control has come down to 1.5 percent, enrolment at primary school is about 90 percent, facilities in education and health increased. The DANIDA Board lauded the government for its commitment to democracy and peace, empowerment of women and also for significant progress achieved in different fields. ERD Secretary Dr Mashiur Rahman and Danish Ambassador to Bangladesh Finn Thilsted were present on the occasion, said an official handout. |