Analysts see a push to deepen trade, energy, technology and strategic ties with Southeast Asia

Bangladesh is Malaysia’s second-largest trading partner in South Asia.

Now is the moment to add new dimensions to our collaboration

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Bangladesh has created an opportunity to restructure the labour recruitment process that has long been mired in corruption and exploitation, analysts said.

Bangladesh can join hands with Malaysia to develop a sector that caters to global semiconductor industries, which can play a vital role in increasing export earnings, said Shabbir A Khan, president of the Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI).