Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus on Sunday sought Danish support for labour reforms and mangrove research, saying that these are among the top priorities of the interim government.
He said labour reforms are essential for attracting investment from foreign investors, while the mangroves in Bangladesh's southern region have proved to be crucial for combating climate change.
The Chief Adviser made the comments during a courtesy call from Danish Ambassador to Bangladesh, Christian Brix Moller, at the Chief Adviser's office in Dhaka, said a spokesman for the Chief Adviser.
Dr Yunus said labour reforms, including the implementation of ILO conventions, are key areas of reform for his government. It is essential both for workers and manufacturers, he added.
He suggested joint Danish-Bangladesh research on mangroves. "People should invest in mangroves. They protect the country from storms."
He also sought Danish support for the treatment of some of the critically injured people who were hit by bullets during the July-August student-led revolution.
The Danish ambassador congratulated the Chief Adviser on assuming leadership of the interim government.
He also presented the original congratulatory letter from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to the Chief Adviser.
He offered Danish support for the survivors of the revolution and several key areas of the interim government's reform agenda.
The ambassador mentioned Denmark's continued interest in high-quality projects, such as a $400 million investment by Danish shipping and ports giants Maersk/APM Terminals, $1.3 billion investment in offshore wind energy project and $300 million in financing for the Saidabad Water Treatment Plant in Dhaka.
He also expressed support for the interim government's labour reform initiatives, saying that there is potential for closer dialogue between Denmark and Bangladesh on this vital issue.
Lamiya Morshed, Senior Secretary and Principal Coordinator of SDG Affairs; Shahriar Kader Siddiky, Secretary of the Economic Relations Division; Kazi Russel Pervez, Director General of the Foreign Ministry; and Anders Karlsen, Deputy Ambassador of Denmark, were also present at the meeting.
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