The ceremony was attended by Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr. Khalilur Rahman and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam as special guests.
Senior officials from the Ministries of Cultural Affairs and Foreign Affairs of both countries, along with a high delegation from Türkiye, were also present.
The MoU aims to strengthen long-term institutional cooperation between Bangladesh and Türkiye in the preservation, protection, restoration, and promotion of cultural heritage.
Under the MoU, both countries will collaborate in the preservation of historical and cultural heritage, archival documents, library materials, museum management, digitization, and restoration initiatives.
It has been developed in continuation of the cultural agreement signed between the two countries on March 09, 1981, and the cooperation program signed on April 12, 2012, covering education, science, culture, arts, press and information, youth, and sports.
Under the framework of the MoU, Bangladesh and Türkiye will work jointly in line with the UNESCO 1970 convention to prevent the illicit import, export, and transfer of ownership of cultural property.
The two countries will also enhance cooperation in archaeological research, application of modern technologies, disaster risk reduction, documentation, and inventory mapping of cultural resources.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Cultural Affairs Nitai Roy Chowdhury said this MoU will further deepen and expand the historic and friendly relations between Bangladesh and Türkiye.
"The advanced archaeological technologies and expertise of Türkiye will play an important role in preserving Bangladesh’s rich cultural heritage," he said.
The foreign minister of Türkiye praised Bangladesh’s rich history and cultural legacy and reaffirmed Türkiye’s full support and cooperation for the successful implementation of the agreement.
The signing of this MoU is expected to open a new horizon of cultural cooperation between Bangladesh and Türkiye and serve as a significant milestone in safeguarding the shared values of heritage and civilization, Bangladesh said.