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| '''Bangladesh–Iran relations''' are the bilateral relations between ] and ]. | '''Bangladesh–Iran relations''' are the bilateral relations between ] and ]. | ||
| == History == | |||
| The two countries share similar culture and traditions based on common religious grounds of Islam. The historic region of ], which is today constituted mostly by present-day ], has had strong cultural relationships with ]. Bengal saw a great influx of Persian scholars, merchants, administrators and warriors during the ]. Some of Bengal's once powerful ] are believed to be descendants of many of the rich Persian immigrants. Many Persian scholars established themselves in city of ] (modern day ]) and fostered Persian poetry and literature in the city.<ref>{{cite web|author=Prof. Sirajul Islam |url=http://www.banglapedia.org/HT/I_0100.htm |title=Banglapedia |publisher=Banglapedia |date= |accessdate=2014-05-06}}</ref> In modern Bangladesh, most renowned business houses like ] are owned by families have roots hailing from Iran. | |||
| ] was an official language in Bengal for over 600 years, and Persian literature significantly influenced Bengali literature. Due to the large immigration of Iranians, many Persian words entered the ] and ]. In the 1930s, ], the man described as the Shakespeare of ], visited Iran and met the senior Iranian leadership. Many Bengali Muslim poets were heavily inspired by rich ] and culture. ], the national poet of Bangladesh, had greatly used Persian literature to develop Bengali ] and poetry.<ref name=kazinazrulislam>{{cite web |url=http://www.banglapedia.org/httpdocs/HT/I_0109.HTM |title=Kazi Nazrul Islam |publisher=Banglapedia |accessdate=August 2009}}</ref> | |||
| The Persians also played an instrumental role in spreading Islam in the region which today has a Muslim majority population. Historically, ] and Persia have been viewed as beacons of liberal and progressive forces in the wider Islamic world. Persian ] saints who arrived in Bengal in the 12th and 13th centuries are viewed by historians as having played instrumental roles in the establishment of Islam in Bengal through ].<ref name=theiranians>{{cite web |url=http://www.banglapedia.org/HT/I_0100.htm |title=Banglapedia, The Iranians |publisher=Banglapedia |accessdate=August 2009}}</ref> | |||
| With the creation in 1947 of the state of ] that comprised both present-day Pakistan and Bangladesh, the ] pursued strong relations with the Pakistani government and visited Dhaka on several occasions. The Shah was especially close to Prime Minister ], the first ] ] and a prominent member of the ]. During the ], the Shah reportedly allowed the transport of American military equipment through to West Pakistan during the Indo-Pakistani War in December. However, Iran soon recognized Bangladeshi independence in 1972.<ref>http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/index.php?ref=MjBfMDJfMDlfMTJfMF8xNTBfOTc3OTE=&feature=c3VwcGxlbWVudE5ld3M=&na=MzNSRCBBTk5JVkVSU0FSWSBPRiBUSEUgVklDVE9SWSBPRiBUSEUgSVNMQU1JQyBSRVZPTFVUSU9OIElOIElSQU4g</ref> | |||
| ==Modern relations== | ==Modern relations== | ||
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Bangladesh–Iran relations are the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Iran.
Modern relations
With the fall of the Shah in 1979, new dimensions were added to the relationship between the newly proclaimed Islamic Republic of Iran and Bangladesh. Relations gradually grew further with President Hashemi Rafsanjani becoming the first Iranian leader to visit independent Bangladesh in 1995. Subsequently Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also visited Iran and held talks with President Mohammed Khatami.
Current Relations
The government of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is seeking to deepen ties between the two states, with Iranian investment in Bangladeshi industry. Bangladesh has also supported Iran's controversial nuclear program, claiming it is for peaceful purposes. The Bangladeshi interim government also called for Iran's full membership of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation; it is currently an observer member of the organization.
Bangladesh and Iran signed a preferential trade accord in July 2006 which removed non-tariff barriers, with a view to eventually establishing a free trade agreement. Before the signing of the accord, bilateral trade between the countries amounted to US$100 million annually.
In mid-2007, the Bangladeshi government requested Iran's help in the construction of a nuclear power plant in Bangladesh, in order to offset the decline in the availability of gas for power generation. Bangladeshi Minister of Power, Energy and Natural Resources also requested Iranian assistance for the construction of new oil refineries in Bangladesh.
References
- Iran ready to cement ties with Bangladesh: Mottaki - Irna
- Bangladesh supports Iran's inclusion into SAARC - Irna
- Dhaka to sign preferential trade accord with Tehran
- Bangladesh Seeks Iran"s Cooperation In Nuclear Energy Sector
FOR FURTHER READING:
Chapter on PERSIAN IN BENGAL in "The Rise, Growth And Decline of Indo-Persian Literature" by R. M. Chopra, Iran Culture House. New Delhi, 2012. Also revised edition published in 2013.
External links
- Iran and Bangladesh, International Humanist and Ethical Union
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