Economic Reporter :
Bangladesh has called for a ‘special processing support’ from the Immigration Bureau of Thailand for Bangladeshi businessmen and professionals as Bangladesh has some specific concerns over visa issue.
Bangladesh Ambassador to Thailand Saida Muna Tasneem made the call during a meeting with Commander of Immigration Bureau of Thailand, Police Maj Gen Supapone Arunsit in Bangkok on Tuesday.
The Bangladesh Ambassador has also pointed out some specific concerns on the issue of ‘fake’ Thai visa provided to Bangladeshi businessmen and investors in Thailand by some ‘unscrupulous’ Immigration Law Firms, according to a message received here.
“Given the excellent conduct of Bangladeshi businessmen, investors and professionals in Thailand and their contributions to Thai economy, Thai Immigration Bureau may consider providing them with special support for running their businesses smoothly,” Tasneem said.
Explaining the special processing support, the diplomat said it includes visa extension, work permit, investment visa and employee visa of all Bangladeshis living in Thailand.
Praising the contributions of Bangladeshi businesses to Thai economy, Commander of the Thai Immigration Bureau assured the Ambassador that his office would carefully look into their visa and immigration cases and maintain closer coordination with Bangladesh Embassy in Thailand to ensure they receive the best possible immigration processing and legal support.
Ambassador Tasneem also mentioned the issue of visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders from Bangladesh.
