Mikhail Myasnikovich

Dhaka and Minsk are expected to strike around a dozen deals for agricultural and industrial cooperation and expansion of trade and export during Belarusian Prime Minister Mikhail Myasnikovich's three-day visit to Bangladesh from Sunday.
This will be the first official visit by a Belarusian prime minister since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1991.
Despite having immense possibilities for trade and export, Bangladesh and Belarus are still to have their embassies in each other's capitals.
Foreign ministry sources said Belarus was ready to take several enterprises to manufacture agricultural machines, including tractors, in Bangladesh.
During Myasnikovich's visit, Dhaka and Minsk are likely to seal about 10 deals, including agreements on mutual protection of investments, visa-free travels for diplomats, military and technical cooperation, education, and cooperation in agriculture and industry, among others.
Belarus is also eager to form a joint commission on trade and economic collaboration and another commission on military and technical cooperation, according to sources.
Dhaka will seek Belarus's support for allowing export of frozen foods and pharmaceuticals from Bangladesh.
Officials said the two countries were initially considering appointing honorary consul generals in Dhaka and Minsk to promote bilateral ties and establishing regular contact.
The visit by the Belarusian prime minister is taking place as a follow-up to Foreign Minister Dipu Moni's visit to Minsk in May when she had talks with the prime minister, foreign minister and other high officials aiming to enhance bilateral ties.
The Belarusian prime minister will arrive in Dhaka on Sunday morning. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will receive him at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
On Monday, the two sides will hold official talks, which will be headed by the prime ministers of Bangladesh and Belarus. The talks will be followed by the signing of agreements and Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) and a joint press briefing.
On the concluding day of his visit Tuesday, Myasnikovich will address and interact with faculty members and students of Dhaka University at the university Senate Hall. He will call on President Zillur Rahman at Bangabhaban before leaving Dhaka at 6:00pm.