President M Abdul Hamid today asked the newly appointed Bangladesh Ambassador to Sweden Mehedi Hasan to work for the welfare of expatriate Bangladeshis as the envoy paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban in the capital this evening.

During the meeting, the new ambassador sought guidance and cooperation of the President in discharging his duties, President's Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin told journalist.

President Hamid said there is an ample opportunity to strengthen the ongoing bilateral trade and investment ties with Sweden.

The head of state instructed the new ambassador to avail this opportunity in the greater interest of Bangladesh.

President's Office Secretary Sampad Barua, Military Secretary Major General SM Salahuddin Islam, Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin and Secretary (attachment) Md Wahidul Islam Khan, among others, were present there.