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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12, 2025 (BSS) - Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus today said Bangladesh's economy has been able to turn around in a strong state within a year due to remittance sent by the expatriates.
He made the remark at a view-exchange meeting with the expatriate Bangladeshis at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
The Chief Adviser said during the regime of fallen dictatorship, banks were made empty by stealing money, while the entire financial system collapsed. “But, the country's economy has returned to a strong state due to remittances sent by the expatriates,” he added.
Stating that the voting rights of expatriates have been ensured, he said, "You will be able to vote in the elections that are going to be held in February next. The Election Commission is working to this end."
Referring to the meetings with businessmen and big corporate bodies in Malaysia, Prof Yunus said Malaysian businessmen assured of large investments in Bangladesh.
About expatriate workers, he said the government would work to resolve the complications of those who have become irregular due to lack of necessary documents.
In this connection, the Chief Adviser asked Bangladeshis to come abroad with valid documents.
Among others, Law, Justice and Overseas Employment Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul and Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain also addressed the function with Bangladesh High Commissioner to Malaysia Shameem Ahsan in the chair.
Prof Yunus arrived in Kuala Lumpur yesterday on a three-day official visit at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim.
