Dhaka, July 2 -- United Arab Emirates' Ambassador Saed Mohammed Saed Hmaid Almheiri on Tuesday expressed his country's interest to invest in Bangladesh's food processing sector.

"Big UAE companies want to invest in this sector to utilise its immense potentials," he told Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun at the latter's office.

Humayun noted that there is a vast opportunity for investment in the field by setting up food processing laboratories and cold storages in Bangladesh.

He urged UAE businessmen to invest for the growth of this sector, said a PID handout.

"There's an excellent atmosphere for investment. UAE businessmen can invest in any sector through private and joint ventures. The government will provide assistance,...