Dhaka, June 24 -- Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Abdullah Zafer H. bin Abiyah has said they expect greater emphasis on strategic investments, industrial partnerships and technology transfer, noting that the next five years could represent a "transformative phase" in Bangladesh-Saudi economic relations.

"Bangladesh offers one of the most dynamic investment destinations in South Asia, with a market of more than 170 million people and a strategic location connecting South and Southeast Asia," said the Ambassador in an exclusive interview with UNB.

Traditionally, the partnership has been driven by manpower cooperation and energy trade.

Particularly promising sectors include energy infrastructure, LNG, oil refining, healthcare services, ...