Senegal River relates the legend that both the Senegal and the Egyptian Nile were branches of the Biblical Gihon River that stems from the Garden of Eden and flows through Ethiopia. He also notes that the Senegal was called "the Niger" by the ancients - probably a reference to Ptolemy's legendary 'Nigir' (Νιγειρ) (below the Gir), which would be later identified by Leo Africanus with the modern Niger River. Much the same story is repeated by Marmol in 1573, with the additional note that both the Senegal River and Gambia River were tributaries of the Niger River. However, the contemporary African atlas
Bangladesh–Senegal relations has expressed an interest in investing in the promising sectors of Bangladesh. Bangladesh has identified ceramics, pharmaceuticals, ready made garments, jute and leather goods as exports with potential in the Senegalese market. In addition, Bangladesh has invited Senegal to recruit skilled manpower from Bangladesh who would contribute in the socio-economic development of the country. Bangladesh–Senegal relations Bangladesh–Senegal relations refer to the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Senegal. Senegal was first African country to recognize Bangladesh following its independence in 1971. Bangladesh has an embassy in Dakar whilst Senegal has no resident ambassador in Bangladesh. Relations between the two countries have