State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday said the United States (US) has expressed its interest in investing in the overall development of Bangladesh, reports BSS.
The State Minister said this to the journalists after holding a meeting with US ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas at the Shipping Ministry office, a press release said.
While paying a courtesy call on the state minister, the US ambassador, on behalf of his country, expressed interest in investing in Bangladesh considering the overall environment of country, the release added.
James Gardiner, Economic Officer of the US Embassy in Bangladesh, was also present in the meeting.
The ambassador praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's state management strategy and development activities and Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury's leadership.
Khalid said a new discussion was also held with the ambassador on maritime sector.
Various topics related to inland waterways and maritime sector were discussed, he added.
Bd-pratidin English/Tanvir Raihan
