The agreement was signed in the Belarusian capital of Minsk on Tuesday, according to a message received here yesterday.

Belarusian Deputy Foreign Minister Victor Anatolievich Gaisenok and Bangladesh Ambassador to the Russian Federation, concurrently accredited to Belarus, Amir Hussain Sikder signed the agreement on behalf of their respective countries.

"The two countries would be benefited by the already concluded trade agreement through expansion of trade and economic cooperation between the two countries," Gaisenok was quoted to have told the signing ceremony.

Bangladesh Ambassador Amir Hussain Sikder sought Belarus' assistance and cooperation in agriculture and energy sectors, and power generation.