A Saudi prince who is a multi-billionaire was given a rare state honour during his visit to Dhaka, where he held talks with the Prime Minister and other senior Cabinet members. Prince Al-Waleed Bin Talal received the Bangladesh Friendship Medal in a ceremony at Sonargaon Hotel, which was attended by Sheikh Hasina and other officials. The prince, who arrived in the morning and was set to leave in the afternoon, met with Hasina to discuss various topics, including investment and business opportunities in Bangladesh. Other officials present at the meeting venue included Deputy Leader of the Parliament Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury, LGRD Minister Syed Ashraful Islam, Foreign Minister Dipu Moni, Prime Minister's Advisor Gowher Rizvi, Cabinet Secretary Mosharraf Hossain Bhuiyan, and Power Secretary Abul Kalam Azad. A presentation was given on the investment opportunities in the country, including Public Private Partnership projects, tourism, and the power sector. Following the meeting, the attendees had lunch together before the Saudi prince was driven to meet with President Md Zillur Rahman at Bangabhaban. Al-Waleed Bin Talal, with a net worth of $18 billion, is currently ranked 29th on Forbes magazine's list of billionaires. He previously visited Bangladesh in 2005.