Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (May 27) sought support of the United States (US) businessmen in Bangladesh's journey to become a developed and smart country by 2041.

PM said, "I call on you to remain with us as partners in our journey to a developed, prosperous, and smart Bangladesh by 2041." 

She said while addressing a US-Bangladesh Business Council delegation at her official Ganabhaban residence in Dhaka this morning.

"We aspire to become a "Smart Nation" by 2041. Here, we need your support in increasing our global competitiveness and expanding our export base," she said.

The prime minister said Bangladesh will be graduating from a "least developed" to a "developing" country in 2026.

This has also been possible due to good governance, rule of law, and stability; investment in the rural economy; empowerment of women; and ICT, which led to "Digital Bangladesh…, she added.

"I, therefore, invite you to invest in our many vibrant and high-potential sectors, such as renewable energy, shipbuilding, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, light and heavy machinery, chemical fertilizers, ICT, marine resources, and medical equipment, among others," she said.

Sheikh Hasina also expressed her hope that the US-Bangladesh Business Council will continue to play a significant role in advancing trade and investment cooperation between the two friendly countries.

"Finally, I urge all US business leaders to explore business opportunities and invest in Bangladesh," she continued.

The prime minister said they have been establishing 100 'Special Economic Zones' (SEZs) and 28 hi-tech parks as some of these are in operation.

BDST: 1912 HRS, MAY 26, 2024
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