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UNB, Dhaka

Eminent Sydney lawyer Stewart Levitt yesterday said Bangladeshi people can take advantage of the unique opportunity to study in Australia and obtain permanent residency as Australia still suffers an acute shortage of skilled manpower.

"There is no shortage of facilities to cater for their lifestyle in major cities where 'Halal' food is readily available and there are mosques in most areas in proximity to colleges and universities," Levitt, proprietor of Levitt Robinson Solicitors & Attorneys, said this while speaking at a seminar in the city.

Global United Corporation Bangladesh in corporation with Levitt Robinson Solicitors & Attorneys, a leading migration agent from the Sydney law firm, organized the seminar, said a press release.

Director of Firm and Migration Education Expert Satya Shah said shortest and most cost-effective pathway to gaining Australian residency through study and that a practical trade qualification provided a surer route to migration than higher education in some academic areas.

Students are able to earn money by working up to 20 hours/week during term time and full time, during holidays, Shah added.

"Once permanent residence is gained, students can access all of the rights available to an Australian, including health care and educational fee concessions".

Executive Director of Global United Corporation Bangladesh Tarique Khan also spoke.

Another seminar will be held at the Sweet Dream Hotel in the city on Saturday to cover skilled and business migration to Australia. Stewart Levitt and Satya Shah will take part in the discussion at the seminar.