Trade and economic relations between the two countries are long standing. Both countries have ample opportunities to increase trade and investment. The Government of Bangladesh is providing package facilities to domestic and foreign investors. The formality of investment has been simplified. Investors are being served through one stop service.
This was what the Ministry of Commerce informed in a press release on Saturday (November 6).
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi made the remarks during a formal meeting with Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison and Agriculture Minister David Merritt of the Saskatchewan provincial government.
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said the work of setting up of 100 special economic zones in important places of the country is progressing fast with the initiative of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Activities have already been started in several of them. Many countries of the world have already invested in these economic zones. Institutions in many countries have come forward to invest. Canadian investors too will benefit if they invest in Bangladesh. The Government of Bangladesh will provide all necessary assistance.
He said the investment-friendly policy of the Bangladesh government has been able to attract domestic and foreign investors. It is possible to increase trade and commerce between the two countries through Canadian investment and the use of technology. Canada can also make a significant contribution to agriculture. Many Bangladeshi students are studying in Canada. Canada can enhance education and technical cooperation.
Deputy Minister for Trade and Export Development of the Saskatchewan Provincial Government Jodi Bank, Chief Executive Officer of the Global Institute of Food Security Stephen Wiescher, Additional Secretary (Exports) of the Ministry of Commerce Md. Hafizur Rahman accompanied by the Minister of Commerce, Councilor (Commerce) of Ottawa Bangladesh High Commission in Canada Shakil Mahmud were also present in the meeting.
