PM seeks more Italian investment
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina has sought more Italian investment in Bangladesh's renewable energy, power generation, oil, gas and mineral exploration, ICT, tourism, agro-processing and water treatment sectors.
Hasina stated this when outgoing Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Itala Maria Marta Occhi paid a farewell call on her at the Prime Minister's Office in the city Tuesday, reports UNB.
Sheikh Hasina said steps are being taken to curb terrorism at all levels and generate power to improve the electricity situation for creating a more production-friendly atmosphere.
The Prime Minister thanked Italy and other European countries for helping Bangladesh holding a free and fair election in December 2008 that eventually restored democracy in Bangladesh.
Referring to Bangladesh's high quality products like ceramics, pharmaceuticals, jute and jute goods, home textile and handicrafts, the Prime Minister said Italy can import more such products from Bangladesh.
The Italian ambassador thanked the Prime Minister for extending all out support and cooperation to her in discharging her duties in Bangladesh.
She also expressed Italy's willingness to open missionary schools in Bangladesh.
Ambassador at Large M Ziauddin, Principal Secretary to the PM MA Karim, PMO Secretary Mollah Waheeduzzaman and PM's Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad were present on the occasion.
Meanwhile, Sheikh Hasina Tuesday asked the Information Commission (IC) to create awareness among people about their rights enshrined in the Right to Information Act.
She also said that the Commission should take effective steps to convey to masses the government activities for their wellbeing by providing them necessary information.
The PM made the remarks when a delegation of the Commission led by Chief Information Commissioner Mohammad Zamir called on her at the PM's Office.
PM's Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad briefed reporters after the meeting.
Hasina formally launched the new web-site of the Commission and said that the Commission could play vital role in ensuring transparency of the government by providing necessary information through the website and other means.
Hasina stated this when outgoing Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Itala Maria Marta Occhi paid a farewell call on her at the Prime Minister's Office in the city Tuesday, reports UNB.
Sheikh Hasina said steps are being taken to curb terrorism at all levels and generate power to improve the electricity situation for creating a more production-friendly atmosphere.
The Prime Minister thanked Italy and other European countries for helping Bangladesh holding a free and fair election in December 2008 that eventually restored democracy in Bangladesh.
Referring to Bangladesh's high quality products like ceramics, pharmaceuticals, jute and jute goods, home textile and handicrafts, the Prime Minister said Italy can import more such products from Bangladesh.
The Italian ambassador thanked the Prime Minister for extending all out support and cooperation to her in discharging her duties in Bangladesh.
She also expressed Italy's willingness to open missionary schools in Bangladesh.
Ambassador at Large M Ziauddin, Principal Secretary to the PM MA Karim, PMO Secretary Mollah Waheeduzzaman and PM's Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad were present on the occasion.
Meanwhile, Sheikh Hasina Tuesday asked the Information Commission (IC) to create awareness among people about their rights enshrined in the Right to Information Act.
She also said that the Commission should take effective steps to convey to masses the government activities for their wellbeing by providing them necessary information.
The PM made the remarks when a delegation of the Commission led by Chief Information Commissioner Mohammad Zamir called on her at the PM's Office.
PM's Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad briefed reporters after the meeting.
Hasina formally launched the new web-site of the Commission and said that the Commission could play vital role in ensuring transparency of the government by providing necessary information through the website and other means.