Australian Home Affairs Office in Dhaka

FE REPORT

As part of Australia's growing bilateral relationship with Bangladesh, itsLabour Government on Thursday announced the establishment of a new Home Affairs Office in Dhaka.

"This reflects our shared commitment to promoting safe and regular migration opportunities and combatting irregular migration and people smuggling," according to a statement.

The office will support prospective Bangladesh migrants by increasing access to visa information services for people who are considering lawful and regular migration to Australia.

Located in Bangladesh's capital, it will also serve as a central point of contact for the Bangladesh government to facilitate increased engagement and cooperation on immigration and border-related matters.

The Australian government thanked Bangladesh's interim government for its cooperation in countering people smuggling and promoting safe and regular migration pathways.

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