Photo: MoFADHAKA, April 10, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh and Malaysia today agreed to strengthen cooperation in higher education, scholarships and skills development, with Dhaka seeking expanded opportunities for students and enhanced workforce mobility. Prime Minister's Adviser on Education, Labour and Employment Mahdi Amin held a bilateral meeting with Malaysia's Minister of Higher Education Zambry Abdul Kadir in Putrajaya to discuss enhanced collaboration in education, research and skills development, said a press release issued by the Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur. Mahdi Amin highlighted Bangladesh's priority to enhance global competitiveness through expanded international education pathways and called for increased scholarship opportunities for Bangladeshi students in Malaysia. The Malaysian side also shared insights into its higher education system, noting that more than 11,000 Bangladeshi students are currently studying in Malaysia, many in private institutions. The issue of graduate mobility and skills development also featured prominently, with Bangladesh emphasising the need for greater professional exposure and opportunities for its students and graduates in Malaysia.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 10, 2026 10:35 UTC