Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdul Moin Khan has expressed hope for increased technical cooperation with Norway to make the local government system more effective and stronger.

He made the remarks during a meeting with Norwegian Ambassador to Bangladesh Arald Gulbrandsen at his office at the Secretariat today.

The meeting discussed various issues, including the local government system, upcoming local government elections, technical assistance for different development projects, and increasing women’s participation in local government.

The minister said necessary cooperation and technical assistance are important for strengthening the local government system. Norway’s experience in various areas could be helpful for Bangladesh in this regard. He also emphasised the importance of increasing women’s participation in local government.

Deputy Head of Mission of the Norwegian Embassy in Bangladesh Alexander Falck-Bilden, Political Adviser Sarwar Jahan Chowdhury, Local Government Division Additional Secretary Dr. Abu Nasr Mohammad Abdullah, and senior officials of the ministry were present at the meeting.