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During the diplomatic visit of the UAE delegates, including Cabinet Minister of Tolerance, Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan with the Chief Adviser Yunus, a proposal had been agreed which was marked as the significant step in reinforcing the bilateral relationship of Bangladesh and UAE
A milestone initiative has been taken during the diplomatic meeting held between UAE Ambassador Abdulla Ali AlHmoudi and the Special Envoy to the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, Lutfey Siddiqi. The meaningful steps to resume the visa services for Bangladeshi nationals, following the consistent diplomatic efforts taken by both nations. On 4 May 2025, both officials met in Dhaka, and the UAE ambassador acknowledged the proactive role of the Special Envoy of the Chief Advisor, which is focused on easing the visa processes and strengthening investment ties.
The UAE Embassy has issued 30 to 50 visit visas every day, and processing has been accelerated for bulk business visas too. One of the key breakthroughs during their meeting is the reactivation of the UAE’s skilled employment visa system, with marketing professionals, hotel staff, and over 500 security guards already benefiting; in addition to that, 1000 visas have been approved. The UAE Ambassador has promised continued flexibility, which will be practiced for humanitarian cases. The Bangladesh government warmly welcomed this huge initiative and lauded the ongoing CEPA negotiations. Later this month, a high-level UAE cabinet delegation is expected to take place in Dhaka.
দ্য UAE delegates led by the former minister of Higher Education, Al Nahyan met the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh on Wednesday at the State Guest House Jamuna. During that high-level delegation meeting, Professor Yunus thanked the uplifting bilateral ties ensured through the new agreements on fresh visa approval and trade pacts.
“I am here under the instruction of our president to express solidarity and underline our friendship with Bangladesh. We appreciate the enhanced dialogue that our two governments have been arranging in recent times” said Al Nahyan, UAE Cabinet Minister.
Tareq Ahmed, the Bangladesh Ambassador to the UAE was also present during this high-level meeting held in Dhaka.
