[🇧🇩] Evolving partnership between Bangladesh and Malaysia

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Malaysia for strengthening bilateral ties with Bangladesh

Malaysia is looking forward to closer ties with Bangladesh, said Malaysian Higher Education Minister Dr Zambry Andel Kadir

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Malaysia for strengthening bilateral ties with Bangladesh
Malaysia minister pays courtesy call on Prof Yunus in Caro, pledges support to solve Rohingya crisis

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Malaysia is looking forward to strengthening its ties with Bangladesh, said Malaysian Higher Education Minister Dr Zambry Andel Kadir yesterday.

According to the Chief Adviser's Press Wing, Kuala Lumpur is also willing to work with Dhaka to address the Rohingya crisis.

The Malaysian minister said these while paying a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the St Regis Hotel in Cairo, Egypt's capital.

They discussed issues of mutual interest between the two countries, including the recruitment of Bangladeshis in Malaysia and the expansion of higher education ties, the release added.

Kadri also said Kuala Lumpur would continue to support Bangladesh's inclusion as a sectoral dialogue partner of Asean.

The chief adviser said he has proposed an international conference on the Rohingya crisis and expects Malaysia to support the move.

He said over 80,000 new Rohingyas have entered Bangladesh in recent months after the latest bout of violence gripped Myanmar's Rakhine state, which has been home to the Rohingya people for centuries.

Prof Yunus said he also favoured creating an UN-supervised safe zone for the displaced people in Rakhine state in an effort to assist the violence-plagued region.

During the talks, Yunus said his government planned to hold elections by the first half of 2026.​

 

[Mb444]

Malaysia requires people and we have plenty. Sort out this syndicate issue as a priority.

Last time I was in Malaysia I saw they were recruiting lots of clerical staff, nurses (male), web designers and imams from BD. This is certainly a change from traditional unskilled labour in one extreme and highly skilled professionals such as doctors and engineers that we normally sent.

It was also quite pleasing to see that a fair amount of BD university students are choosing Malaysia for their education. So much so that Malaysian institutions are opening campuses in BD.

The bilateral economic ties at the moment favors BD and this can be magnified even more to the benefit of both. One such would be to invite Malaysian medical sector to invest in BD, offer them tax breaks, it will benefit both countries.

 

[Bilal9]

Malaysia requires people and we have plenty. Sort out this syndicate issue as a priority.

Last time I was in Malaysia I saw they were recruiting lots of clerical staff, nurses (male), web designers and imams from BD. This is certainly a change from traditional unskilled labour in one extreme and highly skilled professionals such as doctors and engineers that we normally sent.

It was also quite pleasing to see that a fair amount of BD university students are choosing Malaysia for their education. So much so that Malaysian institutions are opening campuses in BD.

The bilateral economic ties at the moment favors BD and this can be magnified even more to the benefit of both. One such would be to invite Malaysian medical sector to invest in BD, offer them tax breaks, it will benefit both countries.

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[Mb444]

Bhai - Welcome!

Long time no speak, if you are the same MB444 brother from the other place.

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[Bilal9]

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Wassalam and Many Thanks! Again - welcome to the forum. Glad to have you.

 

[Bilal9]

Now we have talked about this countless times - but how does a discussion about Bangladesh-Malaysia bonhomie turn into a pissing session on Bangladesh (again) ? Tell me one reason why this is not off-topic? You can piss on Bangladesh all you want, but please come up with a separate thread. That is all I ask.

 

[Bilal9]

Please share on-topic perspectives only.

 

[Saif]

Bangladesh, Malaysia emphasise enhancing trade and economic relations

Bangladesh and Malaysia on Sunday emphasised enhancing trade and economic relations, acknowledging the potential for growth in bilateral trade. High Commissioner of Malaysia Mohd Shuhada Othman called on the Special Envoy on International Affairs to the Chief Adviser Lutfey Siddiqi this morning at

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Bangladesh, Malaysia emphasise enhancing trade and economic relations
UNB
Published :
Dec 30, 2024 00:04
Updated :
Dec 30, 2024 00:04

Bangladesh and Malaysia on Sunday emphasised enhancing trade and economic relations, acknowledging the potential for growth in bilateral trade.

High Commissioner of Malaysia Mohd Shuhada Othman called on the Special Envoy on International Affairs to the Chief Adviser Lutfey Siddiqi this morning at the Foreign Service Academy (FSA) and discussed issues of mutual cooperation.

Both countries may consider working on new areas of collaboration as identified by both leaders, such as, seamless manpower movements, reduction of manpower processing cost, data science, semiconductor, artificial intelligence, finance, health, agriculture, energy and halal economy, they said.

They also recognized the significance of cooperation in fields of SMEs, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, education, capacity building, manpower, ICT, and disaster management.

Lutfey Siddiqi congratulated Malaysia on its upcoming ASEAN Chairmanship and appreciated Malaysia's support for Bangladesh's bid to become a Sectoral Dialogue Partner of ASEAN.

The Special Envoy expressed his gratitude and satisfaction over the pledges of the Malaysian government to consider allowing the entry of 18,000 (approximate) Bangladeshi workers who were unable to enter Malaysia by 31 May 2024.

He requested for a possible solution on this issue at the earliest.

Both the dignitaries assured to work together to eliminate the corruption caused by recruitment syndicates involving Bangladeshi and Malaysian nationals and loopholes in the system that allow for the mistreatment of workers, causing harm and losses for both nations.

Lutfey Siddiqi conveyed that Malaysia may consider establishing a dedicated country-specific 'Economic Zone' for its investors, akin to those established for China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and India.

This initiative aims to leverage Bangladesh's geo-economic position nestled between China, India, and ASEAN, offering comparative advantages for business growth and regional connectivity.

The Special Envoy on International Affairs to the Chief Adviser assured the Malaysian High Commissioner all possible support in discharging his duties and wished for his success during his tenure in Bangladesh.

They discussed wide-ranging issues on Bangladesh-Malaysia relations which included bilateral, regional and international issues of common interests.

The Special Envoy reiterated that Bangladesh attaches high importance to its relations to Malaysia in cementing their bilateral relations in various areas of cooperation and partnership in the last 53 years.

He recalled with pleasure the official visit of Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Anwar Ibrahim to Bangladesh on 4 October 2024 marking the first visit by a Head of Government to Bangladesh since the interim government took office which has paved the way for a fresh impetus to bilateral collaboration.

Lutfey Siddiqi briefed the Malaysian High Commissioner on the July-August Revolution and the ongoing reform initiatives undertaken by the Interim Government towards a democratic and just Bangladesh.​

 

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Bangladesh seeks roadmap from Malaysia for stranded workers

Malaysian high commissioner discussed the prospect of Malaysian car manufacturing in Bangladesh

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Bangladesh seeks roadmap from Malaysia for stranded workers

Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain today 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 foreign adviser at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The foreign adviser and the high commissioner discussed the issues of mutual interests and possible collaborations, including trade and investment, manpower, pharmaceuticals, shipbuilding, and renewable energy, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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.​

 

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Bangladesh seeks balanced trade with Malaysia: Commerce Adviser

Bangladesh is keen to enhance bilateral trade relations with Malaysia and ensure balanced trade between the two countries, said Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Monday. He came up with the information during a meeting with Malaysian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Mohd Shuhada Othman at the Sec

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Bangladesh seeks balanced trade with Malaysia: Commerce Adviser
UNB
Published :
Jan 13, 2025 20:15
Updated :
Jan 13, 2025 20:15

Bangladesh is keen to enhance bilateral trade relations with Malaysia and ensure balanced trade between the two countries, said Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Monday.

He came up with the information during a meeting with Malaysian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Mohd Shuhada Othman at the Secretariat.

The discussion focused on bilateral trade and potential future investments.

Highlighting the significance of free trade agreements (FTAs) in boosting trade and investment, the commerce adviser said that Bangladesh has already initiated talks with South Korea, Japan, and Singapore for FTAs.

He stressed the need for immediate discussions between Malaysia and Bangladesh to expand trade, which would benefit both nations.

Noting that Malaysia’s labour market is vital for Bangladesh, the adviser said, “A significant portion of our foreign reserves comes from remittances sent by Bangladeshi expatriates in Malaysia. We aim to establish a strong presence there through the export of skilled manpower,” he said.

The adviser also urged Malaysian investors to take advantage of Bangladesh’s special economic zones.

He also urged the traders to increase palm oil exports to Bangladesh, particularly during Ramadan when the demand for edible oil surges.

During the meeting, Malaysian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Mohd Shuhada Othman said Malaysia has made substantial investments in the electric chips and semiconductor sectors, which require a large number of skilled professionals, including semiconductor designers.

He expressed Malaysia’s willingness to train and educate Bangladeshi students to create opportunities for them in these industries.

He also pledged to strengthen cooperation in developing skilled human resources.

Mentioning the growing global demand for halal food, Othman said Malaysia’s halal food market is currently valued at 113 billion dollars and it would reach 6 trillion dollars by 2031.

As a Muslim-majority country, Bangladesh should prepare for this lucrative market, he said, adding the Malaysian government will provide full support in halal food production and certification.

In the fiscal year 2023-24, bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Malaysia amounted to 2,878.20 million dollars.

Bangladesh imported goods worth 2,583.70 million dollars from Malaysia and exported products worth 294.50 million dollars to the Southeast Asian nation.​