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Bangladesh's Economy Discussed at Swiss Business Meet
Key representatives from Bangladesh’s business community joined a discussion on the country’s macroeconomic outlook, financial sector challenges, and investment opportunities at a breakfast meeting hosted by Swiss Ambassador Reto Renggli in Dhaka today.
Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, chair of the commission that published the White Paper on the State of the Bangladesh Economy, attended the meeting, sharing insights on current economic trends and policy directions impacting Bangladesh’s growth trajectory, according to a message of the Swiss embassy here.
The meeting highlighted the importance of ensuring a stable macroeconomic environment and robust financial sector to facilitate foreign investment and support Bangladesh’s aspirations for sustainable development and inclusive economic progress.
Participants discussed the challenges facing the financial industry and explored avenues for enhancing Bangladesh’s investment climate, with a view to expanding trade and investment relations between Switzerland and Bangladesh.
Switzerland remains an important development partner for Bangladesh, supporting initiatives in skill development, climate resilience, good governance, and private sector engagement aligned with SDG targets, reports BSS.