Dhaka, Aug. 29 -- The Malaysian labour market, which remained closed due to corruption, mismanagement, syndicates and irregularities during the previous "fascist" regime, is set to reopen for Bangladeshi workers through a transparent process, the government said on Friday.

The government said reopening the Malaysian labour market has been given the highest priority, with several ministerial-level meetings held between the two countries.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman also discussed the issue with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar during his first foreign visit, it said.

The direct meetings and discussions, with Bangladesh's interests given priority, have opened what the government described as histo...