He was addressing a seminar on the importance of trade in international relations at Dhaka University on Monday.
“Bangladesh has done remarkably well in the 50 years since independence – something the country can be genuinely proud of,” Dickson noted.
But, in order to maintain its economic growth, Bangladesh needs “more know-how, more jobs and more capital”, according to the high commissioner.
“FDI can provide that. Foreign investments can help upskill a workforce.”
“To give you an example, many of the managers in Bangladesh’s private banks have developed their careers in HSBC or Standard Chartered – two British banks. The City of London, home to some of the World’s best known financial institutions, can help access capital.”
He also stressed the importance of international trade in helping a country grow.