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17 October 2021, Dhaka – As part of the Philippine Embassy’s mission to look after the welfare of the Filipino community in Bangladesh, Ambassador Alan L. Deniega administered the oath taking ceremony of the new set of officers of the Filipino community organization Filipino Grand Alliance in Bangladesh (FGAB), on 15 October 2021, at Ascott The Residence, Dhaka.
In his remarks, Ambassador Deniega thanked the organization and its officers not only for always supporting the Embassy, but also for extending their assistance -- whether as individuals or as an organization -- to other Filipinos in Bangladesh. The Ambassador also encouraged them to continue with their activities, which is a source of pride for Filipinos in this country.
FGAB is one of the three Filipino Organizations in Dhaka, which was founded in November 2010. It has more than seventy eight (78) members.
25 October 2021 - Following the important calls on high Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials, Ambassador Alan L. Deniega called today on the ministry’s Secretary (East), Mme. Mashfee Binte Shams, who is in charge of matters that cover the Eastern hemisphere (Asia, Africa, and the Middle East).
Ambassador Deniega and Secretary Mashfee Binte Shams discussed a wide range of areas that would promote further the cooperation between the Philippines and Bangladesh, particularly trade, defense, anti-corruption, and human trafficking, as well as the prospects for future projects and activities for the upcoming 50th diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Bangladesh.
In order to further strengthen the excellent diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Bangladesh, Ambassador Alan L. Deniega called today on Additional Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam, who recently returned to Dhaka after his four-year assignment as Ambassador of Bangladesh to the Philippines. The two diplomats discussed the extensive work that has been done bilaterally, which can help pave the way for the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between their countries next year. They also extensively talked on potential agreements in the areas of trade, education, and infrastructure, which can be finalized in the near future.
Ambassador Deniega also called today on the Ministry’s Director General (DG) of South East Asia Wing, Mr. Md. Najmul Huda, another accomplished Bangladeshi diplomat, who recently assumed his position. The two officials discussed the pandemic situation, and took up the timing of important in-person bilateral meetings next year. The relations of Bangladesh with Southeast Asian countries were also touched upon. The future direction of relations between the Philippines and Bangladesh was noted as very promising, including in the area of trade, people-to-people exchanges, and development.
As part of his advocacy to further strengthen the economic relations between the Philippines and Bangladesh and to promote the economic diplomacy activities of the Embassy, the Philippine Ambassador to Bangladesh, H.E. Alan L. Deniega, met with the Minister of Industries of Bangladesh, the Honorable Mr. Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun, and several captains of industry in Bangladesh during the Grand Assembly of Commercially Important Persons (CIPs), organized by the Diplomatic Spouses organization. The event also welcomed newly-arrived Ambassadors in Dhaka.
During his speech at the event, Ambassador Deniega highlighted the speed of economic development and growth of Bangladesh. He also underscored his goal of fostering more Philippine economic presence in the country.
The Philippine Honorary Consul in Chattogram, the Hon. Mohammed A. Awwal, a prominent business person in Chittagong, also attended the event together with his spouse, Mme. Khaleda.
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