The Bangladesh Consul-General, Mr Badiuzzaman Khan, called on the Chief Executive, Mr Tung Chee Hwa, today and informed him of the Bangladesh Government's decision to grant visa-free access to holders of HKSAR passports, BN(O) passports as well as Hong Kong Certificates of Identity.

An SAR Government spokesman welcomed the Bangladesh Government's decision.

"This treatment reflects a vote of confidence in the SAR passport and signifies the strong commitment of the Bangladesh Government to Hong Kong's continued success," he said.

"We continue to welcome Bangladesh nationals to visit Hong Kong," he added.