Chief Adviser urges Malaysia to support Bangladesh to become ASEAN member

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has sought Malaysia’s support for Bangladesh to become a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

He sought the support when Malaysian High Commissioner in Dhaka Haznah Md Hashim paid a courtesy call on him at the State Guest House Jamuna on Wednesday.

“Bangladesh can be a bridge between ASEAN and SAARC,” Chief Adviser’s Press Wing quoted Prof Yunus as saying.

During the meeting, Hashim said Kuala Lumpur was going to be the next chair of ASEAN and she would convey Professor Yunus’s message to the Malaysian authorities regarding the ASEAN membership.

She said Malaysia would work with the Prof Yunus-led Interim government. “We have trust in you. We wish you all the best,” she said.

The chief adviser said Bangladesh has a very good relationship with Malaysia and recalled his friendship with Malaysian leaders, including Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.