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Singapore will soon invite private sector entrepreneurs from Bangladesh to gain practical experience on the strong economy of Singapore and utilise those to further prosper the economy of Bangladesh, reports UNB.

Singapore's non-resident High Commissioner to Bangladesh Chan Heng Wing conveyed this when he called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office on Thursday.

Briefing journalists after the meeting, PM's Special Assistant Mahbubul Hoque Shakil said during the meeting, emphasis was given on enhancing trade and commerce between the two countries.

Highlighting the strong base of the Singapore economy, Mr Wing said the private sector entrepreneurs from Bangladesh could go to Singapore and gain practical experience on their economy and later utilise those in enriching the industrial sector of Bangladesh.

In response, the PM underscored the need for more connectivity and cooperation among the countries of south and south east Asia.

She said her government has been giving emphasis on flourishing argo-processing industries alongside the RMG sector.

Sheikh Hasina said her government has been giving due importance on agricultural research to ensure diversification of crops as well as boosting export of agriculture based products.

Ambassador at-Large M Ziauddin and Principal Secretary to the PM Abdus Sobhan Sikder were present on the occasion.