Dhaka, July 3 -- The government is preparing a new visa policy by revising regulations first introduced nearly two decades ago, aiming to attract more foreign investment, business and tourism while making travel to and from Bangladesh easier.

A draft of the Visa Policy 2026 has been prepared, and a cabinet committee headed by the finance minister has been formed to refine it before final approval, Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani said at a press briefing after Thursday's cabinet meeting.

The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

Bangladesh's existing visa policy was introduced in 2006.

Following the fall of the Awami League government after more than 15 years in power, the BNP-led government has moved to revise it to re...