T. Hangsang, Assistant High Commissioner of the Indian High Commission in Sylhet, on Thursday said the Indian government is working earnestly to resolve visa-related issues faced by Bangladeshi businessmen and tourists.
He added that the two governments are addressing the matter at a high level, and all difficulties will be resolved in due course to simplify visa procedures and facilitate smoother activities between the two countries.
He made the remarks while visiting the Bholaganj land port and customs office in Companyganj upazila of Sylhet.
During the visit, the Bholaganj Limestone Importers Association organized a discussion meeting in his honor.
Referring to Bholaganj as a hub for future business and tourism in the region, Assistant High Commissioner said, “With proper planning and coordinated efforts, the overall economic and natural development of this area will be further strengthened.”
The discussion session at the Bholaganj land port auditorium was chaired by Bashir Ahmad, acting president of the Bholaganj Limestone Importers Association.
The meeting, moderated by journalist Shabbir Ahmad, included remarks from association general secretary Nazrul Islam, businessmen Abdul Hashib, Akhtaruzzaman Noman, Abdus Salam Babul, journalists Akbar Redwan Mona and Faruk Ahmad, as well as other businessmen and local figures including Abul Fazal, Shahnewaz Liton, Akddas Ali, Nurul Islam, Sirajul Islam, Kawsar Ahmed, Sajjad Hossain Dudu, Abdur Rahman, Ataur Rahman, Sundar Ali, Abdul Matin Vherai, Ismail Hossain, Sohan Ahmad, Monir Uddin, and Zakaria.
After the discussion, Assistant High Commissioner Hangsang inspected the Bholaganj land port area and the nearby Sadapathor tourism site.