Bangladesh Seeks Malaysia's Support for ASEAN Membership

Nurul Izzah Anwar, Deputy President of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), met with Bangladesh interim leader Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka on Sunday. During their meeting, Yunus sought Malaysia's support for Bangladesh to join ASEAN, an application that has been pending since 2020 for sectoral dialogue partnership.

Yunus also encouraged Malaysian companies to invest in Bangladesh's young workforce, highlighting the economic benefits for both nations. He also briefed Nurul Izzah on Bangladesh's political reforms following last year's uprising.

Nurul Izzah, who also spoke at Dhaka University, offered condolences for the recent fighter jet crash in Dhaka.