More UK cos want to invest in BD

Prime Minister's Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman said on Monday that investors from the United Kingdom want to invest more in Bangladesh.
He made the remark while briefing newsmen after his meeting with British Prime Minister's Trade Envoy to Bangladesh and Parliament Member Rushanara Ali at the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Bhaban in the city, reports BSS.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral issues, including ways to enhance the trade and investment relations between the two countries.
At the media briefing, Rushanara Ali said Bangladesh is maintaining a strong relationship with the UK and the trade ties between the two countries is very important.
"I want to see more trade and investment relationships with Bangladesh ... There are many areas to work together," she added.
Referring to the British companies working in Bangladesh, she said there are also many more British companies which expressed their interest to operate business in Bangladesh.
Rushanara Ali said like the UK, Bangladesh also suffered in many areas due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but the country's economy is bouncing back and the overall situation is gradually improving.
During the visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to the UK last year, many companies of the UK showed their eagerness to expand their business in Dhaka, she added.
She also urged the Bangladesh government to ensure a conducive business environment for the investors who are operating here and who are wishing to run their business here.
Salman F Rahman said this is a continuous process and Bangladesh government is working to ensure a congenial business atmosphere.
"We have already introduced One Stop Service (OSS) centre through the BIDA. We are also providing digital online services. The environment is improving gradually," he added.
British High Commi-ssioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson also attended the meeting.