, Jan. 28 -- 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 pharmaceutic...