Kuala lumpur: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus left here for home this evening, wrapping up his three-day state visit to Malaysia. "Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus left Kuala Lumpur for home at 7:30pm local time on Wednesday after three-day state visit," Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder said.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, during his tour, Prof Yunus engaged in bilateral talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim on Tuesday. The discussions were part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between Bangladesh and Malaysia.
Additionally, Prof Yunus was honored with an honorary doctorate degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), the national university of Malaysia, acknowledging his contributions to social and economic development. He also delivered a commemorative lecture to the students of the university, sharing insights from his vast experience in social business and microcredit.
As part of his itinerary, Prof Yunus had a meeting with Sir Jeffrey Cheah, founder and chairman of Sunway Group, at his hotel in Kuala Lumpur. The interaction was aimed at exploring potential collaborations in areas of mutual interest.
Moreover, Syed Mokhtar Al Bukhary, a prominent Malaysian business tycoon and owner of Proton and MMC Corporation Berhad, also met with the Chief Adviser. This meeting was part of the broader agenda to foster business and investment opportunities between the two nations.
Throughout his visit, the Chief Adviser participated in several meetings, further enhancing the bilateral relations and opening avenues for future cooperation.