Invest in Bangladesh, PM urges expats

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged the Bangladeshi expatriates living in the UK to invest in Bangladesh's various sectors, particularly the food-processing industry, reports UNB.
She made the call when visiting Speaker of the Tower Hamlet Council in London Ayas Miah met her at her Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban office.
Prime Minister's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting.
Sheikh Hasina said the government always welcomes the Bangladeshi expatriates living in the UK to invest in the food-processing industry as there is a huge demand for processed foods at home and abroad.
During the meeting, the Tower Hamlet Speaker termed Bangladesh a role model of development, saying the country is progressing as peace and stability prevails here.
He said the Bangladeshi expatriates in Britain,particularly the third generation, are very keen to invest in Bangladesh.
Ayas Miah assured that the support of the expatriates for the development of Bangladesh will continue.