Bangladesh aims to become top global manufacturing hub: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has stated that his government's vision is to transform Bangladesh into a leading global hub for manufacturing and economic activity, during a closed-door meeting with several prominent foreign investors in Qatar.

“We want to be a top manufacturing country in the world,” said Yunus on Wednesday, as he welcomed all forms of foreign investment in Bangladesh.

The meeting was arranged to attract investment in key sectors of the country. Notable attendees included a former deputy prime minister of the Maldives, a member of the Malaysian royal family, a former Malaysian minister, a Qatari royal family member, top bankers, and several wealthy non-resident Bangladeshis, according to CA's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder.

Addressing the investors, the Chief Adviser said his government is offering one of the most attractive investment environments in the region.

The investors reportedly expressed interest in exploring opportunities in sectors such as manufacturing, waste management, energy, banking, and tourism—particularly in the resort district of Cox’s Bazar.

Yunus encouraged the investors to visit Bangladesh and hold discussions with relevant agencies to explore potential ventures.

Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and Senior Secretary Lamiya Morshed were also present at the meeting.