Ahmad Kaykaus, the alternate executive director of the World Bank and former chief secretary to the prime minister of Bangladesh, fervently encouraged American business leaders to delve into investment prospects in Bangladesh at a seminar held at the Maharaja Party Hall in Houston, Texas, on Sunday.
The event, co-hosted by the Bangladesh Consulate Los Angeles Commercial Wing, Bangladesh-America Society Greater Houston, and Bangladesh-American Business Association, featured Dr. Kaykaus as the guest of honor and keynote speaker.
During his address, Dr. Kaykaus underscored Bangladesh’s remarkable progress across various sectors, emphasizing infrastructure development and the widespread benefits of technology. He specifically highlighted the government’s ambitious plan to establish one hundred special economic zones nationwide, urging US entrepreneurs to consider these promising opportunities.
Responding to inquiries from over 150 businessmen present, Dr. Kaykaus assured that the Bangladeshi government has implemented initiatives to facilitate investments, including new policies and trade-boosting plans. He expressed confidence that these efforts would attract substantial global investments into Bangladesh in the upcoming years.
Commercial Counselor SM Khurshid Ul Alam from the Bangladesh Consulate Los Angeles provided detailed insights into enticing investment opportunities, focusing on Sabrang Tourism Park, Naf Tourism Park, and Sonadia Eco Tourism Park. Attendees expressed keen interest in these projects, and Commercial Counselor AM Khurshid reassured American businessmen of the government’s full cooperation and support for investments in Bangladesh.
Special guest speaker Milton Rahman, executive director and county engineer of Harris County, added significance to the seminar. Other notable speakers included Salim Reza, commerce minister of Washington Bangladesh Embassy, Martyr McBay, honorary consul general of Bangladesh, Ashikur Rahman Shiplu, general secretary of Bangladesh-America Society Greater Houston, and Sapnik Khan of the Bangladesh-American Business Association. The collective message emphasized the potential for mutually beneficial partnerships between the United States and Bangladesh, making it an opportune time for American investors to explore and engage in the thriving market of Bangladesh.
