The President has sought Qatari investment in Bangladesh’s Special Economic Zone

Dhaka, April 23, 2024 (BSS): Qatar’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bangladesh
The President urged investors to invest. Sahabuddin
Bangladesh will welcome investments in various sectors including state-owned food supply chains from production to consumption such as agro-production and processing, food packaging, smart agriculture, fertilizer production.
He made this call during a courtesy meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, who is visiting Dhaka at Bangabhaban this afternoon.
After the meeting, the President’s press secretary. Zainal Abedin briefed Bass.
Acknowledging Qatar as a valuable development partner of Bangladesh in the Gulf region, the President said the Amir’s visit and the 10 agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) signed between the two countries will further expand and deepen bilateral cooperation in the coming days.
The President said, ‘Bangladesh government has established 100 Special Economic Zones for foreign investment. Qatari investors can get massive incentives and support in sectors like petrochemicals, energy, machineries, information technology, electronics, ceramics, agribusiness, food processing.’
President Sahabuddin expressed gratitude to the Government of Qatar for providing employment opportunities to around 3.75 lakh Bangladeshis.
He said, this manpower is constantly contributing to the socio-economic development of both Qatar and Bangladesh.
The President urged the Emir of Qatar to recruit more young, skilled and semi-skilled manpower, IT experts, professional technicians.
The President thanked the Qatari government for supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Bangladesh and sought long-term energy assistance from Qatar.
He said, stressed on both sides to play a more effective role in exploiting trade and business potential.
The President also praised Qatar’s efforts (along with Egypt and the US) to facilitate ongoing talks between Israel and Hamas.
The Emir of Qatar praised the socio-economic development of Bangladesh under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
He assured that in the days to come, all necessary assistance to Bangladesh will continue.
The Emir of Qatar said that the various agreements and memorandums of understanding signed by Qatar and Bangladesh will play a more effective role in the development of bilateral and multilateral relations between the two countries.
During the meeting, both the leaders exchanged ideas and expressed happiness that the visit will pave the way to further strengthen the multifaceted partnership between Bangladesh and Qatar.
In the meeting, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh. Hasan Mahmud, Minister of State for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid Bipu, Foreign Secretary and concerned secretaries of Banga Bhavan were present.
Meanwhile, the Qatari delegation included – Chief of the Amiri Dewan Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman Al-Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Thani, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan Bin Saad Al-Muraikhi and Ambassador of Qatar to Bangladesh Seraya Bin Ali Al-Qahtani.
After the meeting, Aamir also took part in the photo session. He also signed the visitors book.
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