Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her reelection as Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

In a greeting letter sent by Co-chair and Trustee of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Melinda French Gates to the Premier, wished all the best as Sheikh Hasina began a new term as Prime Minister.

"I know that I join everyone at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in expressing how much we value our longstanding partnership with Bangladesh," she said.

"We hope to continue supporting Bangladesh's development goals as aligned with the SDGs and the government's 8th Five Year Plan," she added.

Melinda French Gates said Bangladesh is poised to become a regional and global exemplar in adopting technology and innovations, and "we are committed to providing ongoing support for your financial inclusion goals, including your visionary Digital Bangladesh initiative".

She continued, "Our foundation has partnered with a2i and ICT to develop an inclusive digital financial ecosystem, and we are collaborating with the Central Bank to contribute to your SMART Bangladesh Vision for 2041."

She said, "Our foundation also shares your commitment to ensuring food security for all."

She also mentioned that they are working with Bangladesh Rice Research Institute to modernize rice breeding and maintain productivity in the face of climate change.

The Co-chair of the foundation congratulated Sheikh Hasina's government on successfully completing the National Plan of Action on Nutrition and passing the National Food and Security Policy 2020-2030.

BDST: 1627 HRS, FEB 06, 2024
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