, Nov. 12 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday sought increased Australian investment in Bangladesh and its support in ensuring the safe repatriation of Rohingyas to their homeland in Myanmar.

He made the requests during a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Turkiye, held at 10:30am local time, said PM's Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu.

He said the two leaders discussed climate change, investment opportunities in Bangladesh, the Rohingya crisis and other issues of mutual interest.

During the meeting, Tarique invited Albanese to visit Bangladesh. In response, the Australian Prime Minister expressed hope that he would be abl...