- Yunus encourages global investors to increase their investment in Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh has created a favorable environment for business and investment.
- The country has eased investment regulations and enhanced the capacity of the Chittagong port.
- Yunus actively engaged with global leaders, including business executives and government officials, at the World Economic Forum.
- Yunus met with key figures, such as DP World CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem and Meta’s Sir Nick Clegg, to discuss potential collaborations.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus encouraged global investors to increase their involvement in Bangladesh, emphasizing the country’s readiness for enhanced trade and investment partnerships.
“We have consistently stated that Bangladesh is primed for increased investment,” affirmed Shafiqul Alam, the Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary. He highlighted Dr. Yunus’s extensive engagements on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum’s annual summit, emphasizing the favorable business and investment climate currently prevailing in Bangladesh.
Alam noted that Bangladesh has eased investment regulations and significantly improved the capacity of the Chittagong port. He emphasized the country’s potential to become a major export hub, leveraging its large young workforce.
Highlighting the Chief Adviser’s active participation at the summit, Alam stated that the World Economic Forum provides a valuable platform for interaction between global business leaders and government heads.
Separately, DP World Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem met with Chief Adviser Dr. Yunus to discuss matters of mutual interest, according to CA’s Deputy Press Secretary, Apurba Jahangir. DP World, a leading global logistics company headquartered in Dubai, specializes in cargo logistics, port terminal operations, maritime services, and free trade zones.
Sir Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs at Meta Platforms Inc., also met with the Chief Adviser during the World Economic Forum Summit in Davos.
Professor Yunus maintained a busy schedule throughout the summit, with over a dozen engagements planned for the third day. This year’s forum brings together government officials, business leaders, and civil society representatives to address global challenges and foster collaboration.