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President seeks more US investment

UNB, Dhaka
President Iajuddin Ahmed yesterday sought more US investment and support in IT sector.
The president said the universities of Bangladesh and America could initiate linkage programmes for the benefit of teachers and students.
Iajuddin made the remarks when Harry Keels Thomas Jr, the newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh, presented his credentials to him at the Bangabhaban.
"We hate terrorism anywhere in the world," the president said adding "We want to live peacefully and that peace and stability can be achieved through engagement and dialogue."
On Bangladesh's foreign policy, the president said it aims at achieving long-term and sustainable results through inter-state interaction and engagement.
He expressed satisfaction at the growing trade relations between Dhaka and Washington, saying that the US government may invest more in Bangladesh.
Welcoming the new US ambassador, the president hoped that the existing excellent relations between the two countries would further develop in depth and dimension in the days ahead.
Referring to the support of the US government to Bangladesh's socioeconomic development, Iajuddin said Bangladesh, practising moderate democracy, is committed to ensuring a better living standard of her people.
He said the government is determined to strengthen democratic institutions, eradicate poverty and empower the women.
He said Bangladesh constitution guarantees non-discriminatory protection to the rights of every citizen irrespective of caste, creed or religion and that freedom of association, thought and expression are also guaranteed.
Iajuddin also referred to the age-old cultural heritage and traditional values which contributed much in creating an environment of tolerance and spirit of inclusiveness.
He conveyed his warm greetings
to President George W Bush through the new envoy.
Ambassador Thomas appreciated Bangladesh's development efforts for ensuring a better living of the people and strengthening democratic institutions.
He lauded the rich cultural heritage of Bangladesh. He also appreciated contribution to UN peacekeeping forces and US-Bangladesh joint military exercises and training.
The envoy stressed much on expansion of bilateral business and said the possibility of initiating a linkage programme for teachers and students between the universities of the two countries should receive due consideration of the US side.
Thomas said many Bangladeshis have been living peacefully in United States, particularly in New York, his own hometown.
The envoy hoped that the existing relations between the two countries would be deepened and widened in near future.