Palestinian envoy urges Bangladesh to introduce on-arrival visas for students

Ambassador Yousef says easier entry will help Palestinian students pursue higher education in Bangladesh

Palestinian Ambassador to Bangladesh Yousef Saleh Y Ramadan has requested the government to introduce on-arrival visa facilities for Palestinian students so they can enter the country without a prior visa.

He made the request during a meeting with Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed at the Secretariat on Thursday, according to a media statement from the ministry.

The ambassador said a large number of Palestinian students are pursuing higher education at government and private educational institutions in Bangladesh.

He sought Bangladesh's support in introducing an on-arrival visa facility to ensure their travel and studies remain uninterrupted.

Responding to the proposal, Salahuddin requested the ambassador to submit a formal letter through the foreign ministry.

The home minister said: "As a brotherly Muslim country, we love and trust Palestine from the bottom of our hearts. Bangladesh is always ready to extend every possible cooperation for the welfare of the people of Palestine."

During the meeting, Salahuddin also said Bangladesh has historically extended unwavering support to Palestine's struggle for independence and the establishment of a sovereign state.

He said: "The martyred president Ziaur Rahman played a strong and unforgettable role in mobilising international opinion and diplomatic support for Palestine. Bangladesh's principled and moral support for Palestine will always continue."