Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has called on Qatari business leaders to invest in Bangladesh, citing vast opportunities and the government’s commitment to a transparent, investment-friendly environment.
Speaking at a high-level event on bilateral investment prospects between Qatar and Bangladesh, held last night, Chief Adviser Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yunus urged Qatari investors to seize the growing opportunities in Bangladesh. “The country is back in business—on a larger scale—and we want you as our partners,” he said.
He emphasized that the interim government is taking proactive steps to ensure a business-friendly climate, pledging to build a new, corruption-free Bangladesh.
Dr. Yunus shared the success story of Norwegian telecom giant Telenor, which was initially persuaded to enter the Bangladeshi market and later turned its venture into one of its most profitable global operations.
Bangladesh Forum Qatar President Azad Ashraf welcomed attendees, while BIDA Executive Chairman Ashiq Chowdhury delivered a detailed presentation on the nation’s investment landscape and reforms introduced by the interim government. “If you’ve ever considered Bangladesh for investment, now is probably the best time,” he noted.
Energy Adviser Faozul Kabir Khan also addressed the gathering, revealing that Bangladesh’s unpaid power sector dues have dropped from $3.2 billion to $600 million, including the $254 million owed to QatarEnergy, which has now been cleared.
He outlined future plans for energy security and infrastructure development, aiming to attract further foreign investment.
The event featured remarks from Saleh Majed Al Khalaifi, Deputy Undersecretary of Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Ali Ben Farj, Co-founder of Next Smart Solutions. Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain was also present, and Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Qatar, Nazrul Islam, delivered the closing remarks.
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