President seeks more NZ investment
Friday, 20 March 2009
President Zillur Rahman Thursday urged the entrepreneurs of New Zealand to invest more in Bangladesh availing generous investment facilities offered by the government, reports UNB.
Informing the newly appointed High Commissioner of New Zealand about Bangladesh's firm commitment towards fighting against terrorism, the President emphasised more international cooperation in this regard.
The President made the observations about cooperation when newly appointed High Commissioner of New Zealand in Bangladesh Rupert T Holborow presented his credentials to the President at Bangabhaban Thursday.
The President sought assistance and personal initiatives of the new envoy for inflow of investment from New Zealand to Bangladesh.
Pointing out that the existing bilateral trade is very low, Zillur Rahman hoped that the High Commissioner might like to undertake efforts to increase the two-way trade.
During the meeting, the President welcomed the envoy and mentioned that the bilateral relation between the two countries is excellent. "I believe it will be strengthened further in the days to come," he said.
Envoy Rupert T Holborow, based in New Delhi, assured President Zillur Rahman that his government would extend more cooperation in strengthening the existing bilateral relations.
He praised Bangladesh's contribution to UN Peacekeeping Missions in different countries as Bangladesh is one of the largest contributors to the UN peace operations.
Referring to the recent carnage at the BDR Headquarters, the High Commissioner expressed his great sorrow and deep sympathy on behalf of his government to the bereaved families and the government.
Secretary of the President's Office Mohammad Shafiul Alam, Foreign Secretary Touhid Hosain, Military Secretary to the President Brig Gen Md Ehtesham Ul Haque and President's Press Secretary Abdul Awal Howlader were also present at the meeting.
Meanwhile, President Zillur Rahman called upon Asiatic Society to conduct more research on Bangladesh, particularly the war of liberation, with a view to providing correct information to the new generation.
The President made the call when an eight-member delegation of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (ASB) led by its president and eminent historian Prof M Sirajul Islam paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban Thursday.
During the meeting, the ASB delegation apprised the President about various activities of the society, especially about the research work undertaken in observance of 400 years of Dhaka city as the capital of the region.
The President, also the chief patron of the society, gave a patient hearing to them.
The delegation included, among others, Prof AF Salahuddin Ahmed, Prof Amirul Islam Chowdhury, Prof Sharif Uddin Ahmed and Prof Mahfuza Khanam.
Informing the newly appointed High Commissioner of New Zealand about Bangladesh's firm commitment towards fighting against terrorism, the President emphasised more international cooperation in this regard.
The President made the observations about cooperation when newly appointed High Commissioner of New Zealand in Bangladesh Rupert T Holborow presented his credentials to the President at Bangabhaban Thursday.
The President sought assistance and personal initiatives of the new envoy for inflow of investment from New Zealand to Bangladesh.
Pointing out that the existing bilateral trade is very low, Zillur Rahman hoped that the High Commissioner might like to undertake efforts to increase the two-way trade.
During the meeting, the President welcomed the envoy and mentioned that the bilateral relation between the two countries is excellent. "I believe it will be strengthened further in the days to come," he said.
Envoy Rupert T Holborow, based in New Delhi, assured President Zillur Rahman that his government would extend more cooperation in strengthening the existing bilateral relations.
He praised Bangladesh's contribution to UN Peacekeeping Missions in different countries as Bangladesh is one of the largest contributors to the UN peace operations.
Referring to the recent carnage at the BDR Headquarters, the High Commissioner expressed his great sorrow and deep sympathy on behalf of his government to the bereaved families and the government.
Secretary of the President's Office Mohammad Shafiul Alam, Foreign Secretary Touhid Hosain, Military Secretary to the President Brig Gen Md Ehtesham Ul Haque and President's Press Secretary Abdul Awal Howlader were also present at the meeting.
Meanwhile, President Zillur Rahman called upon Asiatic Society to conduct more research on Bangladesh, particularly the war of liberation, with a view to providing correct information to the new generation.
The President made the call when an eight-member delegation of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (ASB) led by its president and eminent historian Prof M Sirajul Islam paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban Thursday.
During the meeting, the ASB delegation apprised the President about various activities of the society, especially about the research work undertaken in observance of 400 years of Dhaka city as the capital of the region.
The President, also the chief patron of the society, gave a patient hearing to them.
The delegation included, among others, Prof AF Salahuddin Ahmed, Prof Amirul Islam Chowdhury, Prof Sharif Uddin Ahmed and Prof Mahfuza Khanam.