Malaysian High Commissioner Haznah Md Hashim called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the state guest house Jamuna in the capital on Wednesday. — PID Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday 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 to Bangladesh, Haznah Md. Hashim, paid a courtesy call on him at the state guest house Jamuna, according to a spokesperson of the CA.
Bangladesh can be a bridge between ASEAN and SAARC, the chief adviser added.
Ms. Hashim said Kuala Lumpur is 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 Professor Yunus-led interim government. "We trust in you. We wish you all the best," she said.
The CA said Bangladesh has a very good relationship with Malaysia. He recalled his friendship with Malaysian leaders, including Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Professor Yunus said at least seven Malaysian universities have Yunus Centre, promoting the social business ideas he champions, and his ‘three zero’ concepts.
The high commissioner, who is leaving Bangladesh after a tenure of four years, raised the tax issue Robi Axiata and other Malaysian companies have been facing, saying some 50 per cent of Robi's revenue is paid as taxes.
She said Malaysian companies have invested more than $5 billion in Bangladesh and were now willing to invest more specially in education.
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