The week-long Malaysian Food Festival started at Le Meridien in the capital under the initiative of the Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI).
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen inaugurated the Malaysian food festival 2022, reads a press release.
The Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Imran Ahmad was present at the event as the special guest, and the High Commissioner of Malaysia Haznah Md Hashim graced the event as the guest of honour.
Mehedi HassanAmbassadors from various countries including Canada, the UK, Japan, Australia, and Qatar attended the food festival. Malaysia Chamber President and FBCCI Director Syed Almas Kabir presided over the event.
In his speech as the chief guest, Minister of Foreign Affairs AK Abdul Momen thanked BMCCI President Syed Almas Kabir for taking the initiative to organize such an exceptional food festival to promote bilateral trade and culture.
He said Bangladesh has become Malaysia's second-largest trading partner in South Asia in recent years as a result of growing trade between the two countries.
Bangladesh's exports to Malaysia have grown at an annual rate of 12.4% over the past twenty-five years. He is hopeful that the existing good relations between Bangladesh and Malaysia will be deeper and more fruitful by organizing such events.
Mehedi HassanSpecial Guest Expatriate Welfare and Foreign Employment Minister Imran Ahmad said the food festival will add a new dimension to the relationship between Bangladesh and Malaysia.
In the next three years, more than 500,000 Bangladeshi workers will be employed in Malaysia and through this, the total remittance sent from Malaysia to Bangladesh will exceed three billion dollars, he said.
High Commissioner of Malaysia Haznah Md Hashim, as the guest of honour, said Malaysia's bilateral ties with Bangladesh are very strong as a brotherly nation and an important trade and business partner. She assured all possible support and cooperation for the implementation of all programs of BMCCI. She invited everyone to join this Food Festival.
In his welcome speech, BMCCI President and FBCCI Director Syed Almas Kabir said that the initiative of the Malaysian Food Festival was taken to strengthen bilateral trade relations and develop culture. He urged the business community to participate in Showcase Bangladesh to be held in Malaysia in December.
Mehedi HassanInternational dance troupe Skydance Panorama Entertainment performed a cultural program showcasing Malaysian heritage.
During the week-long festival, guests can enjoy signature Malaysian dishes prepared by Malaysian Masterchef Ahmad Khairul Bin Ismail. The food festival, which started on Saturday runs until next Friday at Le Meridien.
