Fahim, who is visiting London to attend a global trade meeting, also said the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI) is keen to stand by the investors and develop a stronger trade and investment relation with Commonwealth countries.
He made the remarks at a meeting of the Global Advisory Council of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) held on Wednesday evening (London time), said a press release.
The council was established in 2014 with the support of the Commonwealth Secretariat, and the FBCCI has been included as a Strategic Partner of it.
The FBCCI chief said the investors of the Commonwealth countries should explore their business options in Bangladesh, which is one of the top emerging markets in the world.
He said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government is developing 100 special economic zones while offering a bunch of incentives for the foreign investors who could tap the potentials of Bangladesh as a manufacturing hub.
Fahim said the investors from countries like India, Japan and China could benefit hugely by investing in the special economic zones.
Narrating the overall development agenda of the government, he said the FBCCI is actively engaged in the trade-related policy formation of the government and it also advocates for the public-private joint initiative in the development process.
The FBCCI president said Standard Chartered, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Bloomberg, HSBC, IMF, Moody’s, Standard & Poor, Fitch, Price Waterhouse Coopers, JP Morgan and Boston Consulting’s group have acknowledged the country’s proven trajectory towards Vision 2021 and 2041.
After the meeting, Fahim attended the Commonwealth High Commissioner’s banquet and he was also introduced to Her Royal Highness Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Lord Janathen Marland Chairman of Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) was also present.