DHAKA: The visiting Malaysian delegation led by Haji Saripuddin Bin Haji, Secretary General, Ministry of Human Resources, called on Bangladesh foreign minister AH Mahmood Ali in Foreign ministry in city on Monday.

During the call on, Saripuddin informed the FM that Malaysia wants to fulfill a significant portion of the demand for extra work force from Bangladesh.

He also mentioned that Malaysia has a plan to declare Bangladesh as a ‘source country for labor force’ officially.

Saripuddin briefed the foreign minister the outcome of the 6th Joint Working Group meeting, held on Monday at the expatriates’ welfare and overseas employment ministry, including ‘G to G Plus’ mechanism for recruitment of Bangladeshi workers.

He also stated that Malaysia has opened all of its sectors including construction and services.

Mahmood Ali apprised the secretary general various initiatives taken by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the welfare of Bangladesh workers employed abroad and also intend to go for foreign employment including Overseas Employment Bank.

BDST: 1826 HRS, SEPT 14, 2015
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