CA Lauds Mayor Of Rome For Supporting Bangladeshi Community

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep appreciation to the Mayor of Rome for his support of the Bangladeshi community, highlighting their successful cultural integration and contributions to both Italian society and the Bangladeshi economy.

“Thank you for taking good care of the Bangladeshi migrants,” Professor Yunus said during a meeting with Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri at his office on Monday (Rome time).

He noted that Bangladeshi migrants in Italy are making valuable contributions to the host economy while also supporting their homeland through remittances.

“They are now culturally integrated here. Many chefs in top Italian restaurants are from Bangladesh,” he added.

Mayor Gualtieri, in turn, praised the Bangladeshi diaspora for their positive role in Rome’s multicultural landscape.

He warmly welcomed Professor Yunus to his office, situated amidst the ancient ruins of the Roman Empire dating back to the era of Julius Caesar. From his balcony, he offered the Chief Adviser a brief view of the historic Roman Senate and surrounding archaeological sites.

During the meeting, the Mayor presented Professor Yunus with a commemorative plaque featuring a carved image of Roman Emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius. The same plaque has recently been presented to several world leaders, including Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

In their bilateral discussion, the two leaders emphasized the importance of strengthening cultural ties between Rome and Bangladesh, particularly in light of the more than 50,000 Bangladeshi nationals living in the Italian capital.

Their conversation also touched on Bangladesh’s upcoming national election, safe migration, and a potential future visit to Bangladesh by the Italian Prime Minister.

SDG Coordinator Lamiya Morshed and Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Italy, Rokebul Haque, were present at the meeting.