PM seeks German support for BD\\\'s dev

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday sought cooperation from German government, its people and political leaders as in the past to expedite her government’s relentless efforts to ensure a better life for its people. The Prime Minister made the request when the visiting five-member German Parliamentary Delegation, led by Dagmar G. Wöhrl, met her at her office. PM’s special assistant Mahbubul Hoque Shakil briefed reporters after the meeting. He said the Prime Minister, during the meeting, invited more German investment to Bangladesh saying that the country has a very nice investment-friendly policy. Dagmar G. Wöhrl appreciated the advancement of Bangladesh in various sectors. The German parliamentarian said their government would help Bangladesh face the challenges in achieving the status of middle-income country by 2021, and appreciated Bangladesh’s performance in attaining the MDGs. She said Germany and Bangladesh have long lasting social, economic and political relationships, according to UNB.