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Metropolis Report –
The 50th anniversary of Bangladesh-Malaysia relations was celebrated through grand festivities, including establishing a Centre for Malay Studies at the University of Dhaka on 10 October 2022, and a tailor-made Malaysian Technical Cooperation Program for Bangladeshi officials, successfully held in Kuala Lumpur from 3 to 7 October 2022.
The Malaysian Food Festival 2022 was also held in collaboration with the Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) and Tourism Malaysia in Dhaka from 8 to 16 October 2022. Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, inaugurated the festival in the presence of Imran Ahmad, Minister of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment.
Malaysia was the first Muslim nation to have recognized the nationhood of Bangladesh in 1971, which was subsequently followed by an official recognition on 31 January 1972. The father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh MujiburRahman himself, laid the firm foundation of Malaysia-Bangladesh ties. Later on, he paid a maiden visit to Malaysia in 1973.
This was reciprocated with a State Visit to Bangladesh by the King of Malaysia, the Fifth Yang di-PertuanAgong, His Majesty, the late Tuanku Abdul HalimMu’adzam Shah, in December 1974. Since then, the two brotherly nations have strengthened cooperation in various fields, including trade and investment, defense, education, health, and the digital economy.
In commemorating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties, it is hoped that the relationship between Malaysia and Bangladesh will be further consolidated and strengthened in the coming years, says the press release.
HE HaznahMdHashim, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Bangladesh, hosted a special dinner in honor of HE Ambassador Masud bin Momen, Foreign Secretary (Senior Secretary), and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh, on 16 October, 2022.
