United News of Bangladesh

Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Yousef Essa Alduhailan has said the Saudi Embassy issued more than 2.2 million workers' visas over the past three years, facilitating opportunities for Bangladeshi workers in Saudi Arabia. Over the past five years bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia have reached new heights, marked by several significant developments, he said at a function in Dhaka on Tuesday. The Ambassador, who received this year's "Bangladesh Medal for Diplomatic Excellence”, said with new opportunities in trade and investment, Bangladesh has successfully attracted significant Saudi investments, including projects by ACWA Power, Red Sea Gateway International company and companies in the pharmaceutical, readymade garments, food agriculture and many other sectors. Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin, Secretary (East) Dr Md Nazrul Islam and Director General (West Asia Wing) Md Shafiqur Rahman were present at the ceremony held at the Foreign Service Academy.  

Saudi investors are keen to invest around US$5 billion in various sectors in Bangladesh, the kingdom's ambassador to Dhaka has said.