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CA Yunus seeks Dr Mahathir's help for Bangladesh's ASEAN membership

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29 May, 2025, 04:25 pm
Last modified: 29 May, 2025, 04:40 pm

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CA Yunus seeks Dr Mahathir's help for Bangladesh's ASEAN membership

He made the call during a bilateral meeting between the two leaders on the sidelines of the Nikkei Forum: 30th Future of Asia

BSS
29 May, 2025, 04:25 pm
Last modified: 29 May, 2025, 04:40 pm
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad met at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, Japan on 29 May 2025. Photo : PID
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad met at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, Japan on 29 May 2025. Photo : PID

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today urged former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad to help Bangladesh in its bid to become a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

He made the call during a bilateral meeting between the two leaders on the sidelines of the Nikkei Forum: 30th Future of Asia.

Briefing reporters on the outcome of the meeting, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said since Bangladesh is actively seeking ASEAN membership, the Chief Adviser requested Mahathir Mohamad to look into the matter, applying his reputation.

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Mahathir assured that he would always remain a friend of Bangladesh and pledged his support in Bangladesh's efforts to secure ASEAN membership, he said.

Besides, Alam said the two leaders discussed several other matters, including the Rohingya crisis.

Since Mahathir will turn 100 years old on July 10, he said the Chief Adviser wished him an advance "Happy Birthday" and conveyed his birthday wishes.

The press secretary said the two leaders also discussed the historic mass uprising of Bangladesh.

They talked about the professionalism and sincerity of Bangladeshis working around the world, which helps Bangladesh earn a solid reputation globally, he said.

Alam said CA Yunus invited Dr Mahathir to visit Bangladesh at a time convenient for him.

CA Yunus arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday afternoon to attend the 30th Nikkei Forum: Future of Asia and hold bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

 

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