Dhaka, Jan. 16 -- Bangladesh has appointed an Honorary Consul in Emmeloord with jurisdiction for the provinces of North-Holland and Flevoland of the Netherlands.

Bangladesh Ambassador to the Netherlands Sheikh Mohammed Belal on Tuesday handed over the letter of commission to Maarten Verbruggen, newly appointed Honorary Consul of Bangladesh in Emmeloord at a function held at the Embassy of Bangladesh.

Maarten Verbruggen has been associated with Bangladesh over the last eighteen years owning to his professional work in the medical sector of Bangladesh in the early years and later through businesses with Bangladesh in agriculture and light engineering sectors, said the Embassy.

Jan-de Boer, Senior Policy Officer Asia and Oceania Departmen...