Bangladesh and the United Kingdom (UK) on Wednesday reached a consensus to reactivate the bilateral Trade and Investment Dialogue, aiming to further consolidate economic ties and explore new avenues for strategic cooperation, reports BSS.
The agreement was finalized during a high-level meeting between Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir and visiting UK Trade Envoy Baroness Rosie Winterton at the minister's Secretariat office in the city, said a press release.
During the deliberations, both sides emphasized the imperative of strengthening bilateral trade relations and increasing investment flows to foster sustainable, long-term economic development.
Khandaker Abdul Muktadir detailed the government's comprehensive efforts to modernize the national economy and attract foreign capital.
He highlighted several priority areas where the administration is actively implementing reforms including investment climate enhancement, logistics and business facilitation, human capital utilization and global trade integration
Baroness Rosie Winterton commended the new government's trajectory of economic reforms.
She praised the administration's focus on investment-friendly policies and its clear initiatives aimed at securing stable, long-term growth, noting that these steps are vital for building investor confidence.
The meeting was attended by, among others, British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke, Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman, and Additional Secretary (Export) Abdur Rahim Khan, alongside senior members of the UK delegation.
BD, UK to reactivate trade, investment dialogue
FE Team | Published: April 08, 2026 23:50:43
BD, UK to reactivate trade, investment dialogue
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