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CA Urges Maldives to Regularize Undocumented BD Workers
Today, the High Commissioner of the Maldives to Bangladesh, Shiuneen Rasheed, called on the Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka. Photo: PID
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has formally requested the government of the Maldives to consider regularizing undocumented Bangladeshi expatriates residing in the country. He also called for the recruitment of additional workforce from Bangladesh to support various sectors in the Maldives.
Professor Yunus made this appeal during a meeting with the High Commissioner of the Maldives, Shiuneen Rasheed, who visited him at the State Guest House Jamuna.
A significant number of Bangladeshi expatriates are currently employed in the Maldives, particularly in the tourism and fishing industries. Additionally, many Bangladeshi physicians contribute to the healthcare sector in the island nation.
In response, High Commissioner Rasheed expressed gratitude for the contributions of Bangladeshi expatriates and provided an update on the growing educational exchanges between the two countries. She mentioned that several Maldivian students are pursuing higher education in Bangladesh, especially in medical fields, and praised the quality of education offered. The Chief Adviser welcomed this initiative and reiterated Bangladesh’s readiness to accept more students from the Maldives.
The meeting also marked a warm greeting for High Commissioner Rasheed, who is embarking on her first ambassadorial role in Bangladesh. Professor Yunus expressed hope that her tenure would further strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries.
In her remarks, High Commissioner Rasheed highlighted the recent growth in trade relations, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector, with Maldivian imports from Bangladesh seeing a significant increase. She also noted the growing presence of Bangladeshi businesses in the Maldives and a 17.5 percent rise in Bangladeshi tourism to the island nation last year.
Furthermore, the High Commissioner commended Bangladesh's commitment to combating climate change, expressing appreciation for Professor Yunus’s role in raising global awareness on the issue. She emphasized the Maldives' desire to continue collaborating with Bangladesh on climate action, a cause both nations are deeply invested in.
The meeting underscored the mutual benefits of enhanced cooperation between the two countries, with a focus on strengthening trade, education, and climate resilience.