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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday sought Malaysia’s help to resolve the Rohingya issue, describing it as a major problem for Bangladesh. During a joint press meet after official talks and the signing of five MoUs and exchanging three notes, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also expressed his country’s concern over the burden Bangladesh faces in hosting a large number of forcibly displaced Rohingyas. “You (Anwar) have just mentioned Rohingya. This is a big problem for us. We are seeking help from Malaysia, particularly as chair of the ASEAN countries. So, we need all the help we can get from our good friend Malaysia,” Prof Yunus said. Earlier in his speech, the Malaysian Prime Minister said, “On the regional issues, of course, we are concerned with the burden placed on Bangladesh on having to cater for enormous numbers of Rohingya refugees.” The Malaysian Prime Minister said securing peace in Myanmar is a great priority for his country, along with providing immediate humanitarian assistance to the suffering refugees and victims of earthquakes. Dhaka expects time-bound outcomes from conference on Rohingya in US He praised the Bangladeshi authorities for taking the initiative in multilateral forums in New York, Kolkata, and Malaysia, while the Malaysian Foreign Minister will coordinate a team with Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand to visit Myanmar in the next few weeks to ensure peace is attained and that the atrocities against some ethnic minorities and the people of Myanmar can be amicably resolved. “So, thank you again, my dear friend, on behalf of my family and the people of Malaysia for your role and your contribution. And we wish you well,” Anwar said. In 2017, an influx of approximately 750,000 Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, triggered by military crackdowns in Rakhine State, crossed the border into Bangladesh. This large-scale displacement added to the already existing Rohingya refugee population in Bangladesh, bringing the total number to over a million.  

Parliamentarians from across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, spanning Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Pakistan, are set to convene in Kathmandu on August 18 for the first-ever Hindu Kush Himalaya Parliamentarians’ Meet 2025. Organised by the Agriculture, Cooperative and Natural Resources Committee of the Federal Parliament of Nepal, in coordination with the Ministry of Forests and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Planning Commission, and with technical support from ICIMOD, the event will address climate change, biodiversity loss and air pollution. This unique platform will unite political and parliamentary leaders on a single platform to discuss solutions for global challenges including climate change, biodiversity loss and air pollution. By engaging political and parliamentary leaders in joint discussions, the outcomes of this event have the potential to significantly contribute to the formulation of climate policies, climate adaptation measures, carbon emission reduction, and the development of regional strategies and action plans in the respective countries in the future. The Agriculture, Cooperative and Natural Resources Committee of the Federal Parliament of Nepal has been engaging in timely discussions with various agencies regarding the mitigation of impact of environmental pollution, and the conservation of biodiversity. It has also been actively participating in national and international platforms related to climate change. In this context, the committee consulting with the Speaker of the Parliament and, in coordination with the Ministry of Forests and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Planning Commission, and with technical support from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), is organising the Hindu Kush Himalaya Parliamentarians’ Meet on climate change, environmental pollution, and biodiversity loss with countries from the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region: Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar and Pakistan. The conference will be held at the Soaltee Hotel, Kathmandu, where Ramchandra Poudel, the President of Nepal, will be the chief guest and Devraj Ghimire will be the special guest for the event. The Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region is facing multiple crises due to climate change, loss of biodiversity, pollution and rapid socio-economic changes. "This is seriously making an impact on ecosystems, natural resources, livelihoods, and human life. Keeping this context at the centre, the main objective of this event is to foster shared understanding, dialogue, and co-ordination among the parliaments of the countries in this region, and to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, skills, and innovative ideas for policymaking, legislation and sustainable development," said the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). ICIMOD is an intergovernmental knowledge and learning centre working on behalf of the people of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH). One of the key features of this event is to bring together parliamentarians from the Hindu Kush Himalaya countries on a single platform to discuss solutions for global challenges such as including climate change, biodiversity loss and air pollution. The primary aim of this conference is to collectively identify, discuss and address various environmental and socio-economic challenges, needs, opportunities and possibilities to ensure build a sustainable future for the next generation. Through this platform, members of parliament from the HKH region, distinguished guests representing governments, policymakers, diplomats, relevant experts, and youth will have an important opportunity to exchange the latest knowledge, up-to-date information, effective policies and exemplary parliamentary practices. By sharing knowledge, experiences, ideas, and best practices, the meeting will help identify ways and means to address common challenges through regional cooperation. This conference aims to enhance parliamentary understanding and practices in innovative ways regarding key issues related to climate change, biodiversity loss, and air pollution, as well as shared challenges and opportunities.    

Expressing the hope to boost financial and investment ties between Bangladesh and Malaysia, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday urged Malaysia to keep its door open for Bangladeshi workers. In response, during a joint press meet after the official talks and signing of five MoUs and exchanging three notes, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said they consider Bangladesh an important partner as its workers are playing a key role in working together and contributing to the development of the two nations. “We want to thank Malaysia for hosting so many of our people and we hope this door will remain open and become wider so that we can host many other young people to come and work in Malaysia and learn a lot,” Prof Yunus said. He said Bangladeshi workers who come to Malaysia learn many things and when they go back home start their own businesses and launch their own economic activities. “So, we are very grateful to Malaysia for doing that.” The Chief Adviser said Bangladesh and Malaysia are getting closer and closer for many other reasons, particularly because many Bangladeshi workers are working here. He said the workers send their income back to Bangladesh, which provides sustainability for their lives and their families, helping them send their children to school and get a good education. “It's not workers coming from outside – let them work. It's not like that. They're very happy to work here, The Chief Adviser said. Prof Yunus said Bangladesh is open for business and there is tremendous opportunity for Malaysian entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh. “We are looking for investment from Malaysia and that's what we've been discussing. We have our own human resources that we can offer and also technology that we can offer in Bangladesh,” he said. Prof Yunus also said Malaysia can invest in Bangladesh and manufacture products to sell to the rest of the world. Bangladesh, Malaysia sign 5 MoUs, exchange 3 notes on energy, defence and more “So, this is one we're hoping will get a close relationship in financial and investment issues in Bangladesh. Widening up our opportunities so that we build an economy which will be sustainable and which will be a high-growth economy. We are waiting for that,” he said. The Chief Adviser said they went through a list of all the ideas and issues they want to work on together with Malaysia, both culturally and multilaterally. “So, we're very happy. We want to thank the people of Malaysia for the support they have provided to us in Bangladesh.” Prof Yunus said his interim government restored order and the economy in Bangladesh. “We restored institutions to function within just about a year. So, now we are ready for elections.” He said his government will hold the national election in the middle of February next year to elect a new government and ensure normal running of the country. “So, there we need lots of support and we are looking forward to Malaysia's support always -- we bank on them.” Earlier, speaking at the press conference, Anwar Ibrahim praised Prof Yunus for making remarkable progress in ensuring peace and security in the country. “He (Yunus) is now continuing the collaboration to enhance relations in investment, trade, culture and education with Malaysia,” he said. “We have placed Bangladesh as an important partner because your workers have been instrumental too in working together and contributing to your development,” said Anwar Ibrahim. He said they have continued energy cooperation with PETRONAS, and with Axiata in the telecommunications sector. “Now, we want to strengthen this into Halal, STEM, research and semiconductors.” The Malaysian Prime Minister said their Home Affairs Minister along with the Human Resources Minister have agreed on a Multiple Entry Visa facility, mainly to assist workers so they can meet their families and feel secure in their jobs. Prof Yunus holds official talks with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim “You (CA) have made some proposals and were given priority, particularly to assist the stranded workers,” he said. Anwar recalled that his delegation stopped over in Dhaka in October last year to show his country’s commitment to ensure that Bangladesh, a great country with enormous potential and a great friend of Malaysia, can secure peace and promote progress and development for their people. Anwar said Prof Yunus is known in Malaysia for his indefatigable work to secure a place for the underprivileged and the poor, including microcredit and also education at the Albukhary International University in Kedah. Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul, Energy Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan, National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman, Chief Adviser’s Special Envoy on International Affairs Lutfey Siddiqi, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, SDGs Affairs Principal Coordinator Lamiya Morshed, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam and Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam are, among others, accompanying the Chief Adviser. Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim receives Prof Yunus at Putrajaya as red carpet rolls out Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Administrator Md Hafizur Rahman and Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) President Shabbir A Khan were also present.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday hosted an official luncheon at the Seri Perdana Complex, Putrajaya in honour of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and his visiting delegation. A brief cultural programme was held on the occasion, featuring performances by international artistes, including Bangla songs and traditional dances. Earlier, two leaders had a "substantive and productive" meeting and discussed issues like labour, investment, trade cooperation, ASEAN, Rohingya crisis, and a host of other issues of bilateral interest. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, a long-time friend of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has been a steadfast supporter of Bangladesh and its development initiatives. Prof Yunus is paying a three-day official visit at the invitation of the Malaysian Prime Minister. Bangladesh, Malaysia sign 5 MoUs, exchange 3 notes on energy, defence and more

Bangladesh and Malaysia on Tuesday signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and exchanged three notes in diverse areas to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim witnessed the signing of the MoUs and exchange of notes in Malaysia's administrative capital Putrajaya. The first note was exchanged on cooperation in the field of higher education. Malaysian Foreign Minister Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan and Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain exchanged note on behalf of their respective sides. The second note was exchanged on training for diplomats. It was exchanged by Malaysian Foreign Minister Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan and Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain. The first MoU between the government of Malaysia and the government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh was signed on defence cooperation. Malaysian Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin and Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain signed the MoU. The second MoU between the government of Malaysia and the government of Bangladesh is about cooperation in the Field of Cooperation in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Supply, LNG Infrastructure, Petroleum Products and their Infrastructure. Prof Yunus holds official talks with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim

Bangladesh and Malaysia agreed to deepen their partnership during talks between Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at Putrajaya, the administrative capital of Malaysia. During the talks, both sides underscored the importance of transparent and fair recruitment processes to reduce costs and safeguard worker welfare, as the two leaders held a one-on-one meeting, preceded by a ‘restricted’ session with select senior officials. Later, they led delegation-level talks covering a wide range of bilateral issues, including trade, investment, migration, energy cooperation, the blue economy, education and cultural exchange. “Our two countries share a deep bond rooted in history, religion, and cultural empathy. Malaysia is a unique partner of Bangladesh, particularly in human resources, trade, and people-to-people contacts,” the Chief Adviser said at the start of the delegation-level talks. Prime Minister Anwar described Prof Yunus as ‘a friend of Malaysia’ and commended his leadership of Bangladesh’s Interim Government over the past year. He emphasised the need for boosting trade and expanding cooperation in migrant worker welfare, education, and efforts to resolve the Rohingya crisis, said Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder told UNB. During the one-on-one meeting, Prof Yunus thanked Malaysia for facilitating the entry of nearly 8,000 stranded Bangladeshi workers under a simplified protocol and for introducing multiple-entry visas, allowing workers to return home during emergencies without risking their jobs. At the delegation-level talks, Law, Justice and Overseas Employment Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul urged Malaysia to recruit more skilled Bangladeshi professionals, including doctors and engineers, through a government-to-government framework. Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim receives Prof Yunus at Putrajaya as red carpet rolls out

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday morning warmly welcomed Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus as he arrived in Malaysia's administrative capital to have official talks and discuss ways to strengthen the relationship in diverse areas of mutual benefit.  Prof Yunus was accorded an official welcome ceremony at Perdana Putra Complex where Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim received the Chief Adviser as the red carpet was rolled out. He inspected the guard of honour as the national anthems of both countries were played. Prof Yunus then was introduced to the Malaysian delegation, and he presented the Bangladeshi delegation to the Prime Minister before signing the guest book. They will hold official talks to review the progress in diverse areas and outline steps towards elevating the relations between Dhaka and Kuala Lumpur to a new height. Following the private and delegation-level talks, the two leaders will witness (10:30am to 10:45am) the signing of MoUs and exchange notes, after which they will address a joint press conference. Both in the private and delegation-level meetings, the issues of recruiting new Bangladeshi workers in various sectors of Malaysia, recruiting more professionals, and ensuring the facilities and benefits of workers will be discussed with great importance, officials told UNB. Both leaders are expected to review the progress of Bangladesh-Malaysia relations, particularly in the areas of trade and investment, labour, education, tourism and defence.  The discussions will also include regional and international developments of mutual interest, including the repatriation of the Rohingyas. The Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) are likely to be in the fields of defence, energy, strategic and international studies, capacity building in semiconductors, and trade promotion, as well as the exchange of notes in the areas of diplomatic training and higher education.  Malaysia remains a key destination for Bangladeshi workers, and recruitment and visa-related matters will be addressed during the visit. Bangladesh will also seek Malaysian cooperation in deep-sea fishing and electric vehicle manufacturing through joint ventures. Director General (Public Diplomacy) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Shah Asif Rahman said the five MoUs are likely to be signed on defence cooperation, energy cooperation, formation of Business Councils (FBCCI and NCCIM), Cooperation between BMCCI and Malaysian institution MIMOS and Cooperation between Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) and Malaysian Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS). Prof Yunus in KL; talks with Malaysian PM Tuesday eying greater cooperation In addition, he said, there are possibilities of a total of three ‘exchanges of notes’ between the two countries on cooperation in the halal ecosystem, higher education, and diplomatic training academy. Malaysia, one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic economies, extended a warm welcome to Chief Adviser Prof Yunus upon his arrival in Kuala Lumpur Monday evening.  Upon his arrival at Bunga Raya VVIP Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Prof Yunus was received at the boarding bridge by Malaysia’s Chief of Protocol. He was then escorted to the VVIP Complex, where the Chief Adviser was welcomed by Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Bin Ismail and accorded a static guard of honour. Prof Yunus then inspected a guard of honour consisting of 28 officers and personnel from the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment led by Captain Mohd Masrur Hidayat Masri. The Chief Adviser is paying a three-day official visit here at the invitation of the Malaysian Prime Minister. In 2024, the total trade volume between Bangladesh and Malaysia reached USD 2.92 billion, an increase of 5.1 per cent compared with 2023.  Bangladesh is Malaysia’s second-largest trading partner and export destination in South Asia, and major exports include petroleum products, palm oil, and chemicals, while imports from Bangladesh comprise textiles, footwear, petroleum products, and manufactures. Prof Yunus' visit came as a reciprocal gesture following Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Bangladesh in October 2024.  Prime Minister Anwar, a long-time friend of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has been a steadfast supporter of Bangladesh and its development initiatives. The visit is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations and foster stronger cooperation in areas of mutual benefits, building upon the strong foundation established since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1972, said the Malaysian side. In honour of the Chief Adviser and his delegation members, the Malaysian Prime Minister will host an official luncheon at the Seri Perdana Complex on Tuesday. Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam described the visit as a ‘very crucial and important’ step towards taking the relations to a new height. “The visit is an action-packed one, and we expect it to be successful. We will hold deeper and broader discussions on all issues," Alam, who is accompanying the Chief Adviser, said. DG Asif Rahman said Bangladesh's application to become a 'Sectoral Dialogue Partner' of ASEAN and to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will be strongly highlighted during the visit. Malaysia ready to warmly welcome Prof Yunus with packed engagements In addition, he said, ASEAN member states, including Malaysia, will be called upon to play a more active and effective role in the repatriation of Rohingyas. Asif Rahman said this visit will play an important role in elevating the existing bilateral and economic relations with Malaysia to a new height. "We are optimistic that this visit will further strengthen the foundation of mutual respect, trust, and cooperation between the two brotherly countries," he said.   On Wednesday, the Chief Adviser is scheduled to deliver a public lecture, and he will be conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Social Business by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).  Prof Yunus will also have a session with members of the Yunus Social Business Centre community and the university network in a programme jointly organised by UKM. Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul, Energy Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan, National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman, Chief Adviser’s Special Envoy on International Affairs Lutfey Siddiqi, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun and Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam are accompanying the Chief Adviser during the visit that will see a series of other meetings in addition to bilateral talks.    

A high-level delegation of political leaders and civil society from Europe and South Asia will start a three-day visit to  Bangladesh from Tuesday seeking to strengthen dialogue with South Asia. The tour, organised by the South Asian Regional Office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) will include meetings with politicians, business leaders, civil society actors, and representatives of regional organisations in Dhaka, according to a media release. “The visit aims to intensify connections between Europe, particularly Germany, and one of the world’s dynamic growth regions of South Asia, and to highlight the potential for mutual learning,” said Dr. Carsten Klein, regional director of the FNF South Asia. The European delegation visits Bangladesh as part of a South Asia study tour covering India, Bhutan and the Maldives. The delegation includes Ms. Sandra Weeser, members of the Bundestag, Dr. Marcus Faber, chairperson of the German Bundestag Defence Committee, Dr Jurgen Martens, president of Deutsche Gruppe der Liberal International, and other reputed figures from German politics, economy, and civil society. During their stay in Dhaka, the delegation will engage in discussions with the attorney general of Bangladesh and hold meetings with NETZ Bangladesh, Goethe-Institut Bangladesh, BIMSTEC Secretariat, and the Bangladesh-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BGCCI). A visit to a garment factory in Savar will offer insights into labour rights, industrial supply chain and the role of skilled-labour migration. The delegation will also engage in dialogue with renowned economic and media analysts on issues related to regional security, media freedom, and policy reform. Masdar hosts European Business partners and executives in Madrid to accelerate advanced energy partnerships As the region’s fastest-growing economy and a key player in South Asian politics, Bangladesh serves as a strategic hub for regional connectivity and Bay of Bengal security, and its role as host of organisations like BIMSTEC makes it a vital destination for advancing economic cooperation, political engagement, regional connectivity, climate change, skilled-labour migration and Bangladesh-Germany relations. The FNF South Asia regularly organises study tours aimed at fostering mutual understanding of liberal democratic values and encouraging economic cooperation between South Asia and Europe. South Asia, home to nearly two billion people, is gaining increasing importance for Europe, both politically and economically.

Chinese investor Kaixi Group has signed a fresh agreement to invest US$40.05 million in an intimate garments and accessories manufacturing facility at the BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ), marking its second major investment in the zone. The agreement was inked on Monday between the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) and Kaixi Garments Bangladesh Ltd., a concern of Kaixi Group, at the BEPZA Complex in Dhaka. BEPZA Executive Chairman Major General Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur Rahman witnessed the signing ceremony. Member (Investment Promotion) of BEPZA Md. Ashraful Kabir and Chairman of Kaixi Garments Bangladesh Ltd. Xiao Hongxi signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations. According to a press release, under the new project, the company will produce 18 million pairs of lingerie and undergarments, along with 20 million pairs of bra foam and bra cups annually, creating jobs for 3,003 Bangladeshi nationals. Handa Garments to invest $41.33m in BEPZA economic zone Welcoming Kaixi Group’s decision, the BEPZA Executive Chairman said the expansion—coming just 14 months after the start of their first project—reflects the growing confidence of foreign investors in BEPZA, especially in BEPZA EZ. He praised the company as one of the pioneer investors in the zone. Kaixi’s chairman acknowledged operational challenges, noting the lack of nearby worker housing forces them to bring workers from distant areas, affecting morning attendance. However, he reaffirmed the company’s commitment to Bangladesh and the BEPZA EZ. Kaixi’s first project in BEPZA EZ, sanctioned in November 2022 with an investment of US$60.85 million, began commercial production in June 2024 and currently employs around 3,700 workers. Across its two existing factories—one in Dhaka EPZ and one in BEPZA EZ—the company has created approximately 6,000 jobs. Senior BEPZA officials, including Member (Engineering) Md. Imtiaz Hossain, Member (Finance) A N M Foyzul Haque, Executive Director (Investment Promotion) Md. Tanvir Hossain, Executive Director (Enterprise Services) Md. Khorshid Alam, and Executive Director (Public Relations) A.S.M. Anwar Parvez, were present at the event, along with representatives from Kaixi Garments Bangladesh Ltd. To date, 45 companies, including Kaixi Garments Bangladesh Ltd., have signed agreements to invest over US$1 billion in BEPZA EZ, with four already in commercial operation. The BEPZA EZ is the authority’s largest venture, aimed at driving industrial growth, job creation, and export earnings in Bangladesh.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will hold official talks at Putrajaya on Tuesday morning to review the progress in diverse areas and outline steps towards elevating the relations between Dhaka and Kuala Lumpur to a new height. The Chief Adviser, who arrived in Kuala Lumpur at 7:50 pm (KL time) on Monday, will be accorded an official welcoming ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex, Putrajaya (administrative capital) on Tuesday morning before the private and delegation-level bilateral meetings with the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will receive the Chief Adviser. Prof Yunus will inspect the guard of honour as the national anthems of both countries will be played. He will then be introduced to the Malaysian delegation and will, in turn, present the Bangladeshi delegation to the Prime Minister before signing the guest book. Following the private and delegation-level talks, the two leaders will witness the exchange of MoUs and notes, after which they will address a joint press conference. Both in the private and delegation-level meetings, the issues of recruiting new Bangladeshi workers in various sectors of Malaysia, recruiting more professionals, and ensuring the facilities and benefits of workers will be discussed with great importance, officials said. Malaysia, one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic economies, extended a warm welcome to Chief Adviser Prof Yunus upon his arrival here Monday night. A commercial flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying Prof Yunus and his entourage members left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 2pm and arrived in Kuala Lumpur at 7:50pm (KL time), Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder told UNB. Upon his arrival at Bunga Raya VVIP Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Prof Yunus was received at the boarding bridge by Malaysia’s Chief of Protocol. He was then escorted to the VVIP Complex, where the Chief Adviser was welcomed by Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Bin Ismail and accorded a static guard of honour. The Chief Adviser is paying a three-day official visit here at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister. Both leaders are expected to review the progress of Bangladesh-Malaysia relations, particularly in the areas of trade and investment, labour, education, tourism, and defence. The discussions will also include regional and international developments of mutual interest, including the repatriation of the Rohingyas, officials told UNB.