DHAKA, Nov 14: Bangladesh Chief Advisor (CA) Md Yunus, during his meeting with British Minister for International Development Baroness Jenny Chapman on Nov 13, discussed a whole array of bilateral topics such as migration, trade, tackling illegal migration, boosting trade, the Rohingya crisis, and enhancing cooperation in the aviation and maritime sectors.
Expressing particular concern about the abuse of the UK asylum system by migrants from countries, with Bangladesh being one of its biggest exploiters, Chapman stressed the importance of safe and legal migration, instead of abusing political mechanisms, reports Business Standard BD.
Concurring with her assessment, the CA emphasised his govt’s commitment to promoting safe migration and encouraging Bangladeshis to seek overseas employment through legal channels.
Discussing the Rohingya crisis and the need for continued humanitarian support for more than a million refugees living in camps in Bangladesh, Yunus said: “The young people in the camps are growing up without hope — angry and frustrated. We must ensure they receive education.”
He further noted that Bangladesh is purchasing a British research vessel to conduct maritime studies in the Bay of Bengal.
The British minister called for stronger aviation ties between the two nations, adding that the head of Airbus International is expected to visit Bangladesh soon.
Also present at the meeting were National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman, SDG Coordinator Lamiya Morshed, and British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke.
(UNI)
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