Karachi, 08 June 2023:

Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner in Karachi, S. M. Mahbubul Alam visited Hyderabad Division on 08 June 2023. The Commissioner Hyderabad Mr. Bilal Ahmed very warmly receives Bangladesh Deputy High Commission at his Office in Hyderabad.   

Deputy High Commissioner expressed his profound thanks and gratitude for the warm welcome and the cordial hospitality extended to him during his visit to Hyderabad. During the meeting at the Commissioner’s Office, Deputy High Commissioner took the opportunity to focus on the success stories of Bangladesh. He highlighted that Bangladesh is now among the five fastest growing economies in the world, ranking 35^th in terms of GDP. He added that the per capita income of Bangladesh is USD2824 and the income and purchasing power of the people of Bangladesh including those living the rural areas have increased. Bangladesh has been working to make all the civic amenities available in the villages with the slogan “My Village, My Town”. Bangladesh has already achieved 100% electricity coverage across the country. Bangladesh has 100% primary enrollment and 100% child vaccination track record. The standard of life in rural Bangladesh has increased remarkably.

Deputy High Commissioner further mentioned that the potential of trade and commerce and investment in Bangladesh is huge. He elaborated on the exclusive facilities and incentives Bangladesh offers for foreign investment and further added that Bangladesh has been implementing the policy of establishing 100 Specialized Economic Zones (SEZs) with foreign investment-friendly policies across the country. Foreign investors are being attracted to invest in Bangladesh and few countries have already established their industries SEZs in Bangladesh. He invited investors and businessperson to invest in Bangladesh and import from Bangladesh.

Commissioner Hyderabad Mr. Bilal Ahmed was highly impressed by the success stories and positive images of Bangladesh shared by the Deputy High Commissioner. Candidly appreciating the socio-economic progress in Bangladesh, he expressed his willingness to replicate the best practices of Bangladesh for the socio-economic development in the society.

 Commissioner Hyderabad Mr. Bilal Ahmed assured the Deputy High Commission of Bangladesh of full cooperation for the enhancement of trade, business, investment, and culture between Pakistan and Bangladesh.