Tarique, AmCham delegation discuss investment, trade ties

A delegation from the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) has met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

His office said the meeting, held on Tuesday at the Cabinet Division's conference room in the Secretariat, covered several aspects of US investment.

AmCham President and Mastercard Vice-President Syed Mohammad Kamal led the eight-member delegation.

AmCham's new committee told the prime minister it is working to attract more US investment to Bangladesh and strengthen trade ties between the two countries.

The prime minister said Bangladesh offers a “favourable” investment climate, and the government stands ready to extend full cooperation to interested foreign investors.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir; Prime Minister’s ICT Advisor Rehan Asif Asad; and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury were among those present at the meeting.