Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday described Prof Muhammad Yunus' three-day official visit to Malaysia as a "very crucial and important" step towards elevating relations between Dhaka and Kuala Lumpur to a new height.

"The visit will be an action-packed one, and we expect it to be successful. We will hold deeper and broader discussions on all issues," Alam said while briefing the media at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital.

Malaysia remains a key destination for Bangladeshi workers, he said, confirming that recruitment and visa-related matters will be addressed during the visit. "Migration and investment will get a special attention," Alam said.

Bangladesh will also seek Malaysian cooperat...