Prime Minister invites Malaysia to invest in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Tariq Rahman has invited Malaysia to invest in Bangladesh.

He made the call during a joint press conference on Monday (June 22) following a bilateral meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur.

Prime Minister Tariq Rahman stated, "Our priorities are creating employment, attracting foreign investment, and boosting economic growth. We are building a business-friendly environment and creating new opportunities for investors. There is a strong potential for Malaysian investment in Bangladesh."   

He urged Malaysian businesses to come forward and invest in the country.   

During the press conference, he added that the relationship between Bangladesh and Malaysia is built on a long-standing foundation of friendship, mutual trust, and cooperation. Labor cooperation and economic ties between the two nations have grown significantly stronger.   

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He also recalled the past visits of his family's previous political leaders to Malaysia, which played a pivotal role in developing bilateral relations.

The Prime Minister informed that the bilateral discussions covered increasing cooperation across various sectors, including trade, energy, infrastructure, manpower, the halal industry, agriculture, education, skill development, defense, and the digital economy.   

He further noted that Bangladeshi expatriate workers, students, and entrepreneurs living in Malaysia serve as a vital bridge in the relationship between the two countries.