, June 23 -- Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday expressed hope that Malaysia would reopen its labour market for Bangladeshi workers soon.

Discussions on the issue were positive, he said at a press briefing at the Press Information Department (PID) conference room at Secretariat on the progress of various government activities.

Asked whether Malaysia would reopen its labour market for Bangladesh following the Prime Minister's visit, the adviser said, "It is actually difficult for me to answer this question. The relevant ministry is in a better position to respond as they attended the meetings. However, from what we have understood, the matter was discussed positively. I also noticed during some informal co...