Bangladesh delegation calls on US to increase investment

A high-level government delegation met with the US entrepreneurs to urge them increase the US investment in Bangladesh.

The delegation, led by AK Abdul Momen, attended two sessions in Washington DC on Tuesday to discuss the US investment in Bangladesh, claims a statement.

Member of Parliament Mahbubul Alam Hanif and Nahim Razzak, Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen, Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (West) Shabbir Ahmed Chowdhury, Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States Shahidul Islam and others were present at the discussion.

Among the business representatives of Bangladesh, Chairman of Padma Bank Ltd Dr Chowdhury Nafeez Sarafat was also present.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said, “We want to see the United States diversify its investment in Bangladesh, not only in the ICT, agriculture and renewable energy sector but also, other sectors. I hope, to strengthen the economic partnership, economic cooperation between the two countries and people-to-people connection of the two countries, a platform will be activated,” he said.

During the sessions, Chairman of Padma Bank Ltd Dr Chowdhury Nafeez Sarafat mentioned that US trade relations with Bangladesh have been steadily strengthening.

“A very constructive and effective discussion took place with US businessmen to invest more in Bangladesh, taking advantage of the investment climate that the current government has ensured. American investors are investing in Bangladesh in various fields. The United States is the second largest investor in Bangladesh after the United Kingdom," he said.