GB Report
The Malaysian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Mohd Shuhada Othman, said on Saturday (6 December) that Malaysia aims to attract around 300,000 Bangladeshi tourists in 2026 as part of its Visit Malaysia 2026 programme.
“Malaysia is targeting 300,000 Bangladeshi tourists in 2026 as part of its tourism revival strategy. Bangladesh remains one of Malaysia’s strongest and fastest-growing tourist markets,” the envoy told reporters at the launching ceremony of the Malaysia Tourism Fair at the Intercontinental Dhaka.
Responding to a question regarding reports of Bangladeshi travellers being turned back at Malaysian immigration, the envoy said the e-Visa process is systematic and straightforward—provided applicants use the official channels.
He urged Bangladeshi citizens to apply directly through the official e-Visa portal, the link to which is regularly posted on the High Commission’s Facebook page.
“A lot of problems arise when third parties apply on behalf of applicants,” he said. “It is important to provide original and accurate documents. Any discrepancies can lead to blacklisting.”
He assured that the High Commission remains ready to assist whenever needed: “Please feel free to reach out to us for advice.”
At the event, the envoy also officially launched Festival Malaysia alongside the promotional campaign for Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
He said the initiative aims to strengthen tourism ties and welcome more Bangladeshi travellers under the theme ‘Malaysia Truly Asia – Visit Malaysia 2026.’
The envoy expressed gratitude to event partners including Intercontinental Dhaka, the Malaysian Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, and Tourism Malaysia.
“We would like to welcome all our Bangladeshi friends to Malaysia,” he said, adding that the gala dinner and festival aim to showcase Malaysian culture, hospitality, and travel offerings. He also thanked all participating companies and partners for their support.
