Bangladesh–South Africa relations

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Bangladesh
South Africa

Bangladesh–South Africa relations refer to the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and South Africa.

History

Bangladesh banned its citizens from going to South Africa before the end of apartheid.[1] Bangladesh established ties with South Africa after the election of Nelson Mandela and the end of Apartheid. The Minister of foreign affairs of Bangladesh attended the inauguration of Nelson Mandela as the President of South Africa. In 10 September 1994 the two nations established formal diplomatic ties. Bangladesh High Commission was opened on 27 February 1995 in Pretoria, South Africa.[2] South African High commission is also accredited to Bangladesh.[3] As of 2015 South Africa and Kenya were the only African countries were Bangladesh had diplomatic missions.[4]

Economic

In 2014, South African exports to Bangladesh were worth 852 million rand. Bangladesh exports to South Africa were worth 745 million rand.[5] There are about 80 thousand Bangladeshis in South Africa. The majority of whom are asylum seekers.[6] Many Bangladeshis have set up shops.[7] A large number of Bangladeshis have been killed in South Africa, including stores owners in robberies.[6][8][9]

Sports

Bangladesh and South Africa are test cricket playing nations. South Africa toured Bangladesh in November 2008.[10] South Africa toured Bangladesh again in July 2015.[11] Bangladesh toured South Africa in October 2010.[12]

References

  1. ↑ Office, International Labour. Special Report of the Director-General on the Application of the Declaration Concerning the Policy of "apartheid" of the Republic of South Africa. International Labour Office. p. 80. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  2. ↑ "BD-SA Relation". bhcpretoria.org. High Commission of Bangladesh. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  3. ↑ "Bangladesh (People's Republic)". dirco.gov.za. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  4. ↑ "Bangladesh moves to boost trade ties with Africa". archive.dhakatribune.com. Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  5. ↑ "SA to strengthen relations with Bangladesh, Nepal". sanews.gov.za. SA News. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  6. 1 2 "Bangladeshis In South Africa : Scores killed by miscreants - New Age". New Age. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  7. ↑ Allie, Mohammed (1 May 2014). "South Africa’s townships - a magnet for entrepreneurs". BBC News. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  8. ↑ "Bangladeshi businessman shot dead in South Africa". The Daily Star. 24 September 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  9. ↑ "Hotline for Bangladeshis in South Africa". The Daily Star. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  10. ↑ The Pearson Current Events Digest 2009. Pearson Education India. p. 88. ISBN 9788131727232. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  11. ↑ Josh, Jagran. Current Affairs Quarterly Supplement ( July'15 , Aug'15 and Sept'15 ) eBook: Jagran Josh. Jagran Josh. p. 220. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  12. ↑ The Pearson Current Event Digest 2011-2012. Pearson Education India. p. 4.25. ISBN 9788131761786. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
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