The Maldives has expressed interest in recruiting healthcare workers from Bangladesh. The announcement came during a courtesy meeting between Maldives High Commissioner to Dhaka, Shiuneen Rasheed, and Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shama Obaid Islam, held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Both sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation in trade, health, education, and communication sectors.

During the meeting, the State Minister emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between business delegations of both countries and thanked the Maldivian government for providing employment opportunities to Bangladeshi workers. She also requested consideration for recruiting more skilled and semi-skilled workers. The High Commissioner reiterated the Maldives’ interest in hiring healthcare professionals from Bangladesh and praised the contribution of Bangladeshi expatriates to the Maldives’ socio-economic development.

The State Minister expressed gratitude for the Maldives’ continued support on the Rohingya issue and reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to revitalizing SAARC. Both parties underscored the importance of enhancing regional cooperation.