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At a glance
- Bangladesh is working to streamline business approvals and investment procedures for foreign investors through a one-stop service system.
- A delegation from Japan's Mitsui & Co met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to discuss investment prospects in sectors like food, agriculture, energy, and ICT.
- The government reiterated its commitment to an investment-friendly policy and offered full cooperation to attract and expand foreign investment.
Bangladesh is actively pursuing an investment-friendly policy, aiming to attract and expand foreign investment by establishing a one-stop service system for business approvals and investment procedures. This initiative seeks to simplify processes and expedite approvals for foreign investors.
The government's commitment was highlighted during a meeting between Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and a delegation from Mitsui & Co, a major Japanese trading and investment company. The discussions focused on investment prospects and potential expansion opportunities across various sectors, including food, agriculture, energy, and information and communication technology (ICT).
Mitsui & Co, which operates globally in logistics, infrastructure, metals, energy, and food trade, engaged with Bangladeshi officials including Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury and Prime Ministerโs Adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir. The Japanese delegation included key figures such as Makoto Sato, executive vice president of the Asia Pacific Business Unit, and Kenichiro Kawamoto, country chairperson of Mitsui Bangladesh.
The meeting underscored Bangladesh's efforts to create a conducive environment for foreign direct investment, signaling a proactive approach to economic development and international partnerships.
The meeting discussed investment prospects and possible expansion in different sectors, including food, agriculture, energy and ICT.
Originally published by Daily Star. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.