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Czech Republic likely to invest more than $3.0b in Bangladesh

FE Report | Friday, 13 June 2008


Prime Minister of Czech Republic Mireck Topolank said his government is considering to invest more than $3.0 billion in oil-refinery, fertiliser, IT, energy and defence sectors of Bangladesh.

He disclosed this recently during a meeting with Mahabubur Rahman, Honorary Consul of Czech Republic in Bangladesh.

Topolank said Bangladesh is an emerging economy, and his country considers it as one of the best destinations for overseas investment.

Mahabubur Rahman, during a weeklong visit in Czech Republic last week, also called on Czech Minister Karel Schwarzen-berg, president of the Senate and Parliament of Czech Republic, deputy minister of foreign affairs (economy and trade), director general of Czech Export Bank, and high officials of Ministry of Trade and Industry.

During the meetings, the Czech officials expressed their sincere desire to help Bangladesh in its development efforts.