
Bangladesh interim government foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Monday conveyed to Malaysia that Bangladesh looks forward to the roadmap to be given by the Malaysian government regarding the stranded Bangladeshi workers, who were unable to enter Malaysia by May 31, 2024.
The issue was discussed when newly appointed high commissioner of Malaysia to Bangladesh Mohd Shuhada Othman met the adviser at foreign affairs ministry.
The foreign adviser and high commissioner discussed the issues of mutual interests and possible collaborations, including trade and investment, manpower, pharmaceuticals, shipbuilding and renewable energy, according to the foreign affairs ministry.
Hossain congratulated Malaysia for their upcoming Asean Chairmanship in January 2025.
Both discussed the potential investments and partnerships to foster economic engagements between the two brotherly countries.
The high commissioner discussed the prospect of Malaysian car manufacturing in Bangladesh.
The foreign adviser assured the new high commissioner of all possible support during his tenure of duty in Bangladesh and wished him a fruitful stint ahead.