German support sought for BD\\\'s development

Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina sought cooperation from the German government, its people and political leaders as in the past to expedite her government's relentless efforts to ensure a better life for the people of Bangladesh, report agencies.
The PM made the request when a five-member parliamentary delegation of Germany paid a courtesy call on her at her office in the city Tuesday.
Chairperson of the Committee on Economic Cooperation and Development of German Parliament Dagmar G Wohrl led the team.
PM's special assistant Mahbubul Hoque Shakil briefed journalists after the meeting.
He said the PM, during the meeting, invited more German investment to Bangladesh saying that the country has a very nice investment-friendly policy.
Sheikh Hasina said the government is working hard to establish a poverty and hunger-free country where there will be no illiteracy, terrorism and militancy.
In this connection, the PM said after assuming office in 2009 the government had to fight against global recession on one hand while against militancy and terrorism on the other. "But we have been able to put the country's economy on a solid ground."
She also mentioned that the poverty rate had come down to 26 per cent from over 40 per cent as the government massively expanded the social safety net programme.
Sheikh Hasina said the government ensured food security in the country through its pragmatic and time-befitting decisions and programmes.
The PM recalled the friendly relations between Bangladesh and Germany after Bangladesh's independence.