Kuala lumpur: Bangladesh High Commissioner to Malaysia Manjurul Karim Khan Chowdhury today expressed gratitude to Malaysian employers for their continued trust in Bangladeshi manpower, emphasizing the crucial role of expatriate workers in both Malaysia's economic framework and the advancement of Bangladesh.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the High Commissioner made these remarks during an event organized by the Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur to commemorate International Migrants Day and National Expatriates Day 2025. The theme for the event was "Going abroad with skills, building the homeland with remittances." The programme featured messages from the Chief Adviser, the Foreign Adviser, and the Adviser for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment, along with a documentary screening.
The High Commission hosted a series of activities at the G Tower hall in Kuala Lumpur, including a discussion meeting, the documentary screening, an awards ceremony for expatriate Bangladeshis, a cultural programme, and a raffle draw. Presiding over the event, High Commissioner Chowdhury expressed appreciation for expatriate Bangladeshis' contributions to the national economy through remittances and skills.
Chowdhury also highlighted the measures implemented by the interim government to enable expatriates to participate in the forthcoming national parliamentary elections. He urged Bangladeshi residents in Malaysia to engage in the electoral process via postal ballots and encouraged expatriate organisations to aid in voter registration.
The event featured several speakers, including Heba Abdel Latif from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Malaysia, Hariri bin Harun from Malaysia's Social Security Organisation, Dato' Nathan K. Suppi from the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers, Dato' Rafiq from the Construction Labour Exchange Malaysia, Saidur Rahman Farazi from CBL Money Transfer Malaysia, and Rakibul Hasan representing expatriate workers. They commended the Bangladeshi workforce for their professionalism and dedication, highlighting their impact on Malaysia's economic progress.
The speakers noted the collaborative efforts between the Malaysian government, employers, and the Bangladesh High Commission to safeguard workers' rights and welfare. In recognition of the expatriates' contributions, the High Commission awarded commemorative crests and certificates to 23 individuals and institutions among the Bangladeshi community in Malaysia.