First visit U.S. president in Bangladesh

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( The News 21 March 2000,Janakantha + The Daily Star )

President Clinton with
his daughter:President Clinton
uses the majestic setting of the
Taj Mahal to make a plea for
greater efforts to combat
environmental pollution.

Bangladesh has very big future:
US President Bill Clinton yesterday termed Bangladesh as a nation with a "very big future"."Political and economic factors encouraged me to come here.This is a nation that chose to sign and ratify the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty; a nation that has used its soldiers to go around the world to help others make peace; a nation that I believe is committed to democracy, with a vigorous level of political debate inside the country".
Clinton said his visit to Bangladesh marked the beginning of a new chapter in enlarging relations between the two democracies. "Today is the beginning of a stronger partnership.
The Prime Minister and I discussed ways to strengthen our economic ties, while ensuring that future prosperity is built upon respect for decent labour practices, the magnificent natural environment of Bangladesh, and a sense of responsibility toward the children who will inherit the future......"

President Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed receiving
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia at the banquet
in honour of US President Bill Clinton at the
Bangabhaban in the city on 20 March 2000.

President Bill Clinton inspecting the guard
of honour given by the three services on his
arrival at the Zia International Airport in
the city on 20 March 2000.

US President Bill Clinton and Prime Minister
Sheikh Hasina at the press conference at the
International Conference Centre
On 20 March 2000.

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