Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus took part a view exchange meeting with the Bangladeshi expatriates in Doha today. Photo collected from his Facebook page

DOHA (Qatar), April 24, 2025 (BSS) - Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today commented the contribution of the Bangladeshi expatriates to making the country's economy stronger and addressing challenges in a hard time.

"You are extending a big support to make our position stronger...if you (expatriates) would not help in such a hard time, Bangladesh could not have stood straight," he said while exchanging views with the Bangladesh community members at a hotel here wrapping up his four-day visit to Qatar.

"Don't feel you are isolated. We are in a stronger position because of you," Prof Yunus told the Bangladeshi expatriates in Qatar.

He described how the economy bounced back from a fragile and broken economy.

The Chief Adviser assured the expatriates to address their issues making their path easier ensuring due respect.

"If we remove your hurdles, our path will be easier," he added.

Prof Yunus listened to the expatriates as they put forward some proposals including enhanced incentives for the remittance senders.

Energy Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan shared how Bangladesh quickly paid all the dues to the Qatari government and thanked the expatriates for helping Bangladesh by sending remittance continuously.

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain also addressed some of the issues raised by the expatriates.

The Bangladesh community members appreciated Prof Yunus's leadership in putting the country back on track with improved overall economic performance.

High Representative and National Security Adviser to Chief Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman, SDGs Affairs Principal Coordinator Lamiya Morshed and Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam were present at the event moderated by Bangladesh Ambassador to Qatar Md Nazrul Islam.

Talking to reporters, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said it is a very successful and fruitful visit.

"I would say it is one of the most successful and very engaging visits," he said.

He hoped that many Qatari investors would tap opportunities in Bangladesh.