Britons keen to invest in pharma, agri sectors
Monday, 11 October 2010
FE Report
A business delegation of Britain showed their keen interest to invest in pharmaceuticals, agriculture and education sectors of Bangladesh.
This was disclosed when a six-member business delegation from Coventry Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce (CWCC), UK called on DCCI President Abul Kasem Khan at DCCI Bhaban in the city recently, according to a press release.
Team leader Kevin Ringham led the delegation.
DCCI Senior Vice President M Shahjahan Khan, Vice President Md Sirajuddin Malik, directors MS Shekil Chowdhury, Rafiqul Islam Khan, Maj (rtd) Md Yead Ali Fakir, Hossain A Sikder, Nessar Maksud Khan, Md Nasiruddin Khan, KG Karim and MS Shekil Chowdhury took part in the open discussion.
Mr Kasem said that the bilateral trade relation between Bangladesh and UK is cordial. He also said that through various organisations and institutions Britain plays an important role in poverty alleviation, infrastructure development, primary education and rural development of Bangladesh.
He told the delegation that government of Bangladesh provides different facilities including tax holiday to attract foreign investment. He urged the entrepreneurs of Britain to invest in textile, agro-processing, leather, power and energy, ICT, ceramics, tourism and health sectors of Bangladesh.
Mr Ringham said the bilateral trade volume between Bangladesh and Britain has increased in the recent years. He also said that Bangladesh is a potential investment destination, the release added.
A business delegation of Britain showed their keen interest to invest in pharmaceuticals, agriculture and education sectors of Bangladesh.
This was disclosed when a six-member business delegation from Coventry Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce (CWCC), UK called on DCCI President Abul Kasem Khan at DCCI Bhaban in the city recently, according to a press release.
Team leader Kevin Ringham led the delegation.
DCCI Senior Vice President M Shahjahan Khan, Vice President Md Sirajuddin Malik, directors MS Shekil Chowdhury, Rafiqul Islam Khan, Maj (rtd) Md Yead Ali Fakir, Hossain A Sikder, Nessar Maksud Khan, Md Nasiruddin Khan, KG Karim and MS Shekil Chowdhury took part in the open discussion.
Mr Kasem said that the bilateral trade relation between Bangladesh and UK is cordial. He also said that through various organisations and institutions Britain plays an important role in poverty alleviation, infrastructure development, primary education and rural development of Bangladesh.
He told the delegation that government of Bangladesh provides different facilities including tax holiday to attract foreign investment. He urged the entrepreneurs of Britain to invest in textile, agro-processing, leather, power and energy, ICT, ceramics, tourism and health sectors of Bangladesh.
Mr Ringham said the bilateral trade volume between Bangladesh and Britain has increased in the recent years. He also said that Bangladesh is a potential investment destination, the release added.