Diplomatic Desk:
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for enhanced cooperation from Australia across various sectors, including energy security, skilled workforce migration, technical education, investment, and economic partnership.
He made this call on Thursday (October 1, 2026) when the Australian High Commissioner to Dhaka, Susan Ryle, paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban.
During the meeting, the Australian High Commissioner conveyed greetings to the President on behalf of Australia’s Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC and handed over a formal letter of greetings. The President expressed his sincere thanks to the Australian Governor-General for the greetings.
In the meeting, the President sought Australia’s cooperation in diversifying Bangladesh’s energy sources. He also emphasized the importance of creating opportunities to import Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from Australia.
The President urged Australia to increase investment in Bangladesh’s infrastructure, renewable energy, energy exploration, agro-processing, medical technology, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.
He stated that Australian investment and technical cooperation in these sectors could further strengthen Bangladesh’s economic development and partnership. He also emphasized expanding cooperation between the two countries regarding skilled workforce migration and technical education.
Meanwhile, Australian High Commissioner Susan Ryle expressed her country’s interest in further expanding trade relations between Bangladesh and Australia. She stated that alongside increasing trade with Bangladesh, Australia would continue to act as a reliable and consistent partner in supporting Rohingya refugees and the local communities hosting them.
Discussions were also held regarding the human rights situation and the progress of ongoing constitutional reforms in Bangladesh.
Hopes were expressed for taking the existing friendly relations between Bangladesh and Australia to new heights by further strengthening cooperation on various issues of mutual interest.
