The chief adviser conveyed this request to High Commissioner Shiuneen Rasheed of the Maldives during their meeting at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka.
Bangladeshi expatriates are primarily employed in the Maldives' tourism and fishing industries, with a significant number of Bangladeshi physicians also working in the country.
The high commissioner expressed her gratitude to the chief adviser, informing him that Maldivian students are currently studying in various educational institutions in Bangladesh, particularly in the field of medical education.
In response, the chief adviser said that Bangladesh is ready to welcome more students from the Maldives.
Dr Yunus welcomed the high commissioner, acknowledging that this is her first ambassadorial role in Bangladesh.
He expressed his hope that her tenure in Bangladesh would further strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
High Commissioner Shiuneen Rasheed said that trade relations between Bangladesh and the Maldives have been expanding in recent months.
"Our imports from Bangladesh have increased, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector," she said, adding that the Maldives' development vision would create more opportunities for cooperation between the two nations.
She further mentioned that some Bangladeshi companies had established businesses in the Maldives and that the number of Bangladeshi tourists visiting the Maldives had grown by 17.5% in the past year.
The high commissioner thanked the chief adviser for his efforts in advocating climate change mitigation.
“We are truly encouraged by your commitment to climate action, and the Maldives hopes to continue collaborating with Bangladesh on this critical issue,” she added.
