Modern technology must be ensured in the country to face the challenges of transition from underdeveloped countries and the fourth industrial revolution. Local supply systems need to be linked to global supply systems. Innovative knowledge should be applied in agricultural and industrial production and service sectors. FBCCI, the apex body of traders, wants UK’s partnership in these cases.
FBCCI president Jasim Uddin, participating in the Bangladesh-UK trade and investment meeting-2022 organized in London on Wednesday (December 7), said, ‘Bangladesh is constantly moving towards development. It continues to create a field of potential for traders and investors. But to meet the challenges of LDC graduation and fourth industrial revolution, partnership initiatives in technology and supply chain sectors are essential. We need UK investment, including technical support in agriculture, industry and services.’
The FBCCI president also mentioned that there are opportunities for UK investment in the financial services sector including energy, food processing, pharmaceuticals, plastics and petrochemicals, engineering, logistics, and human resource development in Bangladesh.
In the meeting, FBCCI President said that FBCCI is going to organize Bangladesh Business Summit-2023 in March next year on the occasion of 50 years anniversary. Where Bangladesh’s competitiveness and investment potential will be presented. Jasim Uddin invited UK government and businessmen to participate in this conference.