A five-member parliamentary delegation led by Mr. Mehmet Akif Yılmaz, Member of the Turkish Parliament and Chairperson of the Türkiye-Bangladesh Parliamentary Friendship Group, called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Monday.
During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and humanitarian initiatives.
Mr. Yılmaz noted that Türkiye and Bangladesh share deep cultural and historical bonds. He highlighted strong relations between the two countries.
Mr. Yılmaz shared information about Turkish parliamentary delegation’s visit to Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar on Sunday, 2 November and humanitarian activities of Turkish institutions and NGO’s, including Turkish Field Hospital.
The Chief Adviser thanked Türkiye for its steadfast support for the Rohingya community and invited Turkish entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh, underscoring the country’s potential to become a manufacturing hub for exports to developed markets.
“Since assuming this responsibility, I have focused on further deepening our close relationship with Türkiye” said Professor Muhammad Yunus.
Professor Yunus reiterated that the world must not forget the Rohingya people and the injustices they have endured for decades.
“The plight of the Rohingya community remains one of the most tragic humanitarian crises of our time. These people are suffering simply because they are Muslims, and their citizenship has been stripped away,” the Chief Adviser said.
“After eight years in camps, their children are growing up with limited access to education or opportunities for the future — a situation that could lead to frustration and instability,” he added.
The Chief Adviser expressed his deep appreciation to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the First Lady for their continued support and solidarity with Bangladesh, particularly in humanitarian and development cooperation.
“Bangladesh stands ready to work hand in hand with Türkiye to unlock new opportunities for our people and our shared future,” Professor Yunus said.
