President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called on Winrock International to further expand its development activities in Bangladesh, particularly in agricultural development, safe migration, human trafficking prevention and climate resilience.

He made the call during a courtesy meeting with Winrock International President and Chief Executive Officer Maksuda Maksudi at Bangabhaban on Monday afternoon.

During the meeting, the President urged the organisation to take further initiatives to ensure access to healthcare, agricultural marketing facilities and quality education for marginalised rural communities.

He also emphasised the importance of continuing Winrock International’s ongoing programmes in priority sectors, including education and agriculture, while expanding its operations in Bangladesh.

The President said public-private partnerships could play a significant role in achieving the country’s development priorities, including education, agriculture, climate resilience and the protection of migrant workers.

Winrock International’s President and CEO briefed the President on the organisation’s ongoing activities in Bangladesh and its future plans. The President praised the organisation’s various development initiatives.

Winrock International has been working in Bangladesh since the 1980s in areas including agricultural development, livelihood improvement, climate resilience and human trafficking prevention.

The Secretary to the President’s Office, the President’s Press Secretary and other senior officials were present at the meeting.