Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh Antonio Alessandro on Monday said Illegal migration affects Bangladesh's passport ranking and complicates bilateral cooperation, stressing that migration must take place through legal channels.

"Irregular entry into Italy and false asylum claims ultimately harm Bangladesh's global standing and passport ranking," he said.

The Italian Ambassador said his country attaches high importance to its relations with Bangladesh, particularly in migration, investment, and cooperation, while calling for stronger institutional reforms and lawful migration to deepen bilateral ties.

He was speaking at a seminar titled "Strengthening Ties: The Future Vision of Bangladesh-Italy Relations" at the Banglad...