Karachi, 15 2023:

Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner in Karachi, S. M. Mahbubul Alam had several business meetings and interactions during 11-15 December 2023 at the Chancery.

During the calls on and subsequent meetings with business delegations including the Regional Manager of H&M (Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka & Ethiopia) S. M. Mahbubul highlighted on the socio-economic development of Bangladesh. He heighted the Vision-2021, Vision-2031 and Vision-2041 and Delta Plan-2100. He also highlighted mega-projects such as the Padma Bridge, Dhaka Metro Rail, Matarbari Power Project, Rooppur Nuclear Station, Bangabandhu Tunnel under the river Karnaphuli, Sonadia Deep Sea Port, Elevated Expressway, International Airport at Cox’s Bazar, Third Terminal at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Purbachal Expressway, Train Services from Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar, and so forth.

Deputy High Commissioner mentioned that Bangladesh has become a ‘Role Model’ of socio-economic development in the world and Bangladesh is currently one of the five fastest growing economies in the world. Bangladesh currently ranks the 35^th largest economy in the world in terms of GDP. Bangladesh has the per capita income of USD2824 and the purchasing power of the people has increased. Bangladesh has achieved 100% electricity coverage across the country and has been working to establish 100 Specialized Economic Zones (SEZs) across the country with foreign investment friendly policies.

Deputy High Commissioner invited the potential investors and businesspersons from Pakistan to invest in Bangladesh and to import products from Bangladesh. The dignitaries deeply appreciated the remarkable socio-economic development of Bangladesh. They also requested for smooth visa for businesspersons from Pakistan.