Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has stated that Italy will assist Bangladesh in curbing illegal immigration and human trafficking, along with enhancing police capacity. During a meeting with the Italian Ambassador Antonio Alessandro, he noted that around 250,000 skilled Bangladeshis are currently employed in Italy. The upcoming visit of Italy’s Interior Minister is expected to increase this number and strengthen bilateral ties. The ambassador confirmed that during the visit, the minister will meet Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, as well as advisers on foreign affairs, law, and expatriates.