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Sheikh Hasina PM wants to build a trillion dollar economy Bangladesh
Johannesburg, August 24: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed her desire to make Bangladesh a trillion dollar economy by 2041. As part of this, she called on South African investors to invest heavily in the ICT, infrastructure, textile and tourism sectors.
Sheikh Hasina said, "I have a dream, which is also the dream of 17 crore people of Bangladesh. That is to make Bangladesh a trillion dollar economy and fully developed smart nation by 2041. We have embarked on an ambitious endeavor to set long-term goals for prosperity and progress in order to fulfill the dream."
The Prime Minister, who is visiting South Africa, said these words in a speech that was linked virtually at a road show titled 'The Rise of Bengal Tiger: Bangladesh Trade and Business Summit' at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Center on Wednesday, August 23, local time of the country. Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority jointly organized this conference.
Sheikh Hasina arrived in Johannesburg on Tuesday to attend the 15th BRICS Summit at the invitation of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The Prime Minister said that Bangladesh is resolutely strengthening its commercial environment by setting more friendly targets for trade, business and investment.
"We strongly believe that our efforts will not only benefit us, but also prove profitable for those who choose to invest in our growing economy," she said.
The head of government said that they welcomed investors from around the world, especially from South Africa, to find many investment opportunities within Bangladesh. Because, this is the right time to familiarize yourself with the proposals of Bangladesh.
She said, this is the time to know Bangladesh better. We have offered various opportunities to sectors like ICT, electronics, infrastructure, textiles, tourism, heavy industries and small scale industries to invest here in future. Our government is committed to providing opportunities to conduct business in a fair manner.
Stating that Bangladesh is ready to welcome potential South African investors, Sheikh Hasina said various authorities of Bangladesh such as Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority, Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority, Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority and Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission are all for the best return of foreign investors.
