The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry has called on British-Bangladeshi entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh鈥檚 key sectors, including energy, technology, education, human resource development, the blue economy, and tourism.
The appeal was made during a meeting with the UK-Bangladesh Catalysts of Commerce and Industry at a hotel in Dhaka on Monday. The meeting was chaired by FBCCI administrator Md Hafizur Rahman.
A UKBCCI delegation, led by its chairman Iqbal Ahmed, is visiting Bangladesh to explore investment opportunities and strengthen trade relations. This visit marks the first UK business delegation to Bangladesh since the interim government assumed power.
Md Hafizur Rahman emphasised the need to expand Bangladesh-UK bilateral trade.
鈥楤angladesh has continued to provide necessary assistance to create a conducive environment for trade and investment in the country. Strengthening bilateral relations will benefit both sides,鈥� he said.
Rahman urged British-Bangladeshi entrepreneurs to seize market opportunities in Bangladesh鈥檚 promising sectors. He also highlighted the importance of finalising free trade agreements and preferential trade agreements to enhance regional and global supply chain benefits.
UKBCCI chairman Iqbal Ahmed expressed interest in investing in Bangladesh, while stressing the need for better financial sector discipline to attract foreign investment.
Rupa Huq, a UK Member of Parliament of Bangladeshi origin, showed her interest in working closely with businesses from both countries to boost trade.
Members of the UKBCCI delegation, former FBCCI director Md Abdul Haque, Women Entrepreneur Association of Bangladesh president Nasreen Fatema Awal, FBCCI secretary general Md Alamgir, among others, were present in the event.
