Dhaka: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today raised the issue of safe migration of Bangladeshis during his bilateral meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at a hotel here.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam informed the media that the safe migration issue was a key topic during the meeting. Many Bangladeshis face tragic deaths in the Mediterranean Sea while attempting to reach Italy, which has become a pressing concern. Alam highlighted that human traffickers often lure Bangladeshis to travel to Italy by sea, leading to numerous tragic incidents.
In their discussions, the Rohingya issue was also addressed. The Italian prime minister assured that her country would send a high-level delegation to a conference on the Rohingya issue, scheduled to be held at the UN headquarters in New York on September 30.
Professor Yunus used the opportunity to urge the Italian prime minister to enhance trade relations with Bangladesh. In response, Giorgia Meloni proposed the formation of an Italy-Bangladesh business forum. The press secretary also noted that Italy has extended its support to Bangladesh's democratic transition. Additionally, Giorgia Meloni expressed her intention to visit Bangladesh in December.