Bangladesh
PM urges expats to invest in Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged the Bangladeshi expatriates living in the USA to make investment in their motherland availing themselves of lucrative facilities offered by the government.
“We make good offers for all (investors). So, our expatriates who’re here can invest in Bangladesh,” she said, replying to a question at a virtual press conference here on Friday.
The Prime Minister joined the conference held at LaGuardia Airport Marriott Hotel from her place of residence.
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She said the government is setting up some 100 special economic zones in the country and the Bangladeshi expatriates alongside American nationals can invest in the economic zones cashing in on the facilities offered by Bangladesh.
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“We’re giving good offers to everyone. Expatriates are given more facilities (compared to others). So, they can take the advantage and invest in Bangladesh,” she added.
Bangladeshi journalists working in New York mainly participated in the conference.
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