Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Thursday said Bangladeshi expatriates are playing an outstanding role in the remarkable progress and development of the country.
"The global community is now praising the amazing progress and development of Bangladesh under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Expatriates have also made an outstanding contribution towards the bright image of the country," he said.
The minister said this while exchanging views with expatriates at a hotel during a stopover in Dubai on his official visit to Sweden to attend the EEU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum.
Earlier, Bangabandhu Parishad's Abu Dhabi unit and Ranguniya Samity of Dubai welcomed the minister at Dubai airport. Consul General of Bangladesh in Dubai BM Jamal Hossain was present there.
Hasan, also Awami League joint general secretary, said a vested group wants to create obstacles in the way of the country's progress and development. Everyone should resist the group and their conspiracy, he added.
The minister urged Bangladeshi expatriates to vote for boat, the electoral symbol of the Awami League, for the continuation of development.