Bangladesh Ambassador to Mexico M Mushfiqul Fazal (Ansarey) has thanked his "good friend" - Global Engagement Adviser of SpaceX  Richard Griffiths - for organising "amazing conversations" between Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and SpaceX founder Elon Musk.

Ambassador Mushfiqul, who was part of this process at the initial stage, shared his excitement through his verified social media handle "X" over the meeting.

"Huge thanks to my good friend Griffiths for organizing an amazing conversation between the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh and Elon Musk! Connecting SpaceX and Starlink with Bangladesh marks the start of a new era in tech and connectivity, unlocking opportunities in innovation, education, and growth. Excited to be part of this at the initial stage," he shared on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Chief Adviser Dr Yunus on Thursday held an extensive video discussion with Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, and owner of Tesla and X, to explore future collaboration and to make further progress to introduce Starlink satellite internet service in Bangladesh.

High Representative for the Rohingya crisis and priority Issues Dr Khalilur Rahman, Principal Coordinator on SDGs Affairs Lamiya Morshed, Vice President of SpaceX.

Lauren Dreyer and Global Engagement Adviser SpaceX Richard Griffiths were present.

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During their conversation, Prof Yunus and Elon Musk emphasised the transformational impact of Starlink’s satellite communications, particularly for Bangladesh’s enterprising youth, rural and vulnerable women and remote communities.

They discussed how high-speed, low-cost internet connectivity could bridge the digital divide in Bangladesh, empowering education, healthcare, and economic development in underserved regions and giving its millions of small and micro entrepreneurs access beyond the national boundary.

Dr Yunus stated that integrating Starlink’s connectivity into Bangladesh’s infrastructure would create new opportunities for millions and integrate the country more closely into the global digital economy.

He expressed his enthusiasm for working alongside Musk to unlock the full potential of technology-driven social and economic growth in Bangladesh and the rest of the world.

Dr Yunus said Starlink would be an extension of Grameen Bank and Grameenphone pioneering of connecting village women and young people to the world.

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"They would become global women and kids and global entrepreneurs," the Chief Adviser said.

This engagement marks a significant step toward bringing advanced satellite connectivity to Bangladesh, fostering economic growth, digital inclusion, and innovation across the nation, said Chief Adviser's press wing.

Both sides agreed to make speedy progress on this initiative and mandated High Representative Rahman, Dreyer and Griffiths to coordinate further work.

Elon Musk, in turn, praised the Grameen Bank microfinance model, acknowledging its global impact on poverty alleviation.

He said he was familiar with the work of both Grameen Bank and Grameen Village Phone for many years.

He expressed his belief that leveraging technological advancements such as Starlink could further drive innovation, economic empowerment, and financial inclusion in Bangladesh.

Dr Yunus extended an invitation to Elon Musk to visit Bangladesh for the potential launch of Starlink services, underscoring the significance of this initiative for national development, to which Musk responded positively.

"I look forward to it," Musk said.