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Maldives votes in parliamentary elections amid India-China rivalry
22 Apr 2024, 12:00 am

A voter (R) prepares to cast her ballot during Maldive's parliamentary election in Male on Sunday.

Al Jazeera :

Voters in the Maldives have cast their ballots in a parliamentary election crucial for President Mohamed Muizzu, who has taken a pro-China stand and turned the archipelago nation away from longtime ally India since coming to power last September.

The elections on Sunday are keenly watched by India and China as they vie for influence in the island country, which is known for its pristine beaches and luxury resorts and is strategically located in the Indian Ocean, where global east-west shipping lanes pass through.

About 284,000 people were eligible to vote in Sunday's polls, and tentative results are expected later on the same day.

Six political parties and independent groups are fielding 368 candidates for 93 seats in Parliament. Splits in all the main political groupings, including Muizzu's People's National Congress-led ruling coalition and the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), are expected to make it hard for any single party to win an outright majority.

"This is perhaps the most difficult election to predict given the high degree of factionalisation, including in the ruling coalition," said Azim Zahir, a lecturer and research fellow in international relations and politics at the University of Western Australia in Perth.

The opposition MDP, which swept the last parliamentary election in 2019, was "very cohesive and hence got super majority," he noted. "Still, I think the ruling coalition and the MDP will get most seats," Zahir added.​

 

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Maldives halts visa issuance to BD migrants
25 May 2024, 12:00 am

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The Maldivian government has suspended issuing visas for Bangladeshi migrant workers.

The move has came as per the Maldivian law which allow only 100,000 foreign workers from a country are permitted to work in Maldives.

Bangladeshi workers have crossed the mark, sources said.

Meanwhile, the Bangladeshi High Commission in Male, said in a press release, that it is working to increase the quota and resume the issuance of visas.

The high commission also noted that there is no opportunity to work in the Maldives without an approved employer. Several unskilled workers have been deported for violating this law.

"Many people have come to Maldives saying have free visa and search work. But there is nothing called free visa," the high commission said.

The high commission warned the migrant oriented people not to go Maldives without specific working visa.​

 

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Dhaka urges Maldives to recruit nurses from Bangladesh

The request was made when Maldives high commissioner to Bangladesh Shiuneen Rasheed called on Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin at the foreign ministry in Dhaka

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Dhaka urges Maldives to recruit nurses from Bangladesh

Dhaka has urged the Maldives to recruit nurses from Bangladesh.

The request was made when Maldives high commissioner to Bangladesh Shiuneen Rasheed called on Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin at the foreign ministry in Dhaka.

During the meeting, both sides emphasised that the two countries can further strengthen cooperation in the health, fisheries and tourism sectors.

The foreign secretary expressed hope that the two countries will explore untapped potential for stronger trade ties and will pursue multi-sectoral cooperation.

The high commissioner congratulated the foreign secretary on assuming his new responsibilities.

She also conveyed good wishes from the foreign secretary of the Maldives.

The high commissioner highlighted Bangladesh as an important regional partner and appreciated the contributions of Bangladeshi migrant workers as instrumental to the development process in the Maldives.

She also informed that the Maldives will soon commence the regularisation process for the undocumented Bangladeshi expatriates living there.​

 

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Maldives will soon initiate regularisation process for undocumented Bangladeshis: Envoy

High Commissioner of Maldives to Bangladesh Shiuneen Rasheed on Tuesday said the government of Maldives will soon initiate the regularization process for the undocumented Bangladeshi expatriates living in the Maldives. She paid a courtesy call to Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain at the Mi

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Maldives will soon initiate regularisation process for undocumented Bangladeshis: Envoy
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Sep 17, 2024 21:35
Updated :
Sep 17, 2024 21:35

High Commissioner of Maldives to Bangladesh Shiuneen Rasheed on Tuesday said the government of Maldives will soon initiate the regularization process for the undocumented Bangladeshi expatriates living in the Maldives.

She paid a courtesy call to Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reports UNB.

The Adviser for Foreign Affairs thanked the government of Maldives for providing employment opportunities to the Bangladeshi workforce in the Maldives, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The High Commissioner congratulated the Adviser for Foreign Affairs on assuming his new responsibilities.

Referring to the excellent bilateral relations between Maldives and Bangladesh, the High Commissioner reiterated the commitment of Maldives to continue engagements, cooperation and collaboration with Bangladesh.

The High Commissioner Rasheed appreciated the contributions of Bangladeshi migrant workers to the socio-economic development of the Maldives.

Both the Foreign Affairs Adviser and the High Commissioner underscored the need to strengthen regional cooperation and continue collaborating on issues such as climate change.​

 

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Bangladesh and Maldives seek enhanced trade, investment, tourism ties

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday stressed the need for closer ties with the Maldives when he met Mohamed Muizzu, president of the island nation, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly at the UN Headquarters in New York. The two leaders discussed ways to expa

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Bangladesh and Maldives seek enhanced trade, investment, tourism ties
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Sep 27, 2024 21:01
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Sep 27, 2024 21:01

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday stressed the need for closer ties with the Maldives when he met Mohamed Muizzu, president of the island nation, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly at the UN Headquarters in New York.

The two leaders discussed ways to expand trade, investment, tourism, activation of SAARC, climate change research collaboration, and people-to-people interactions during the talks.

The Chief Adviser called for “closer” relations with the Maldives, saying that the two nations have many things in common, including a serious impact of climate change.

“Our whole existence is at stake,” Professor Yunus said, referring to the dangers posed by the climate crisis.

The Maldives president praised Bangladeshi workers’ role in the country’s construction and tourism sectors.

Muizzu said both nations could work together in tourism, fisheries, and climate change research. He called for expanded trade and economic cooperation between the two nations.

“If our two countries work together, it will be beneficial to two peoples,” the Maldives president said.

The Chief Adviser said he would like to see the activation of the SAARC as a platform for economic cooperation and closer integration of the South Asian region.

“We shall be closer. We should not remain distant,” Professor Yunus said.​

 

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Journalist Emon wins Best Content Creator Award in the Maldives

Bangladeshi journalist and content creator Emrul Kausar Emon has been awarded the Best Content Creator Award 2024 in recognition of his outstanding video productions. The award will be presented to him on Saturday, May 17, at an event held at the Presidential Palace in Malé, the capital of

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Journalist Emon wins Best Content Creator Award in the Maldives
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May 17, 2025 23:22
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May 17, 2025 23:22

Bangladeshi journalist and content creator Emrul Kausar Emon has been awarded the Best Content Creator Award 2024 in recognition of his outstanding video productions.

The award will be presented to him on Saturday, May 17, at an event held at the Presidential Palace in Malé, the capital of the Maldives. The award will be handed over by Haris Mohamed, the Maldives' Minister of Economic Development and Trade.

The award ceremony is organised by the South Asian Business Partnership. Distinguished guests at the event include Ahmed Saaid Musthafa, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning; Hussain Nihadh, Deputy Minister of Sports, Fitness and Recreation; and Abdul Jaleel Ismail, Deputy Minister of Islamic Affairs and Imam of the King Salman Mosque. The event is chaired by Md. Golam Faruk Majnu, Executive Director of the Asian Business Partnership Summit.

Reflecting on his achievement, Emon said, “Content creation is a challenging profession—almost like an addiction. It showcases a person’s creativity. Content creators must constantly reinvent themselves to meet audience expectations. With dedication and hard work, results will follow.”

In 2023, Emon also received the Best Content Creator Award in Nepal. His documentaries have featured remarkable locations such as Lukla Airport—known as the world’s most dangerous airport—in Nepal, Cape Point at the southern edge of Africa, and the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

His content has captivated millions of viewers worldwide, and he is the first Bangladeshi content creator to reach the top position on Pixel.com.

Alongside his content creation, Emon serves as the General Secretary of the Rangpur Division Journalists’ Association, Dhaka (RDJA), representing nearly 500 Dhaka-based journalists. He also holds the same position in the Mobile Phone, Electronics, and Automobile Journalists Association.​