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Tremendous scope for investment: Uk team

By Staff Correspondent
Leader oi visiting British trade tielegation. Sir Martin Laing, hoped that foreign investment would subsequently increase in Bangladesh if political stability and economic reform programmes continue and transparency in government's decisions attained.
He also stressed on development of infrastructure and minimisation of 'bureaucratic tangle' In government offices, "Tremendous opportunities exist here for investment and people are very capable." he said addressing a press conference at a local hotel yesterday on conclusion of their three day visit.
Martin Laing, chairman of the British Overseas Trade Board, termed the visit "very fruitful" and hoped that the members of his delegation would benefit from it.
During the three-day visit, the high-powered British trade - delegation held- discussions with the leaders of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industries. Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industries. Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCC1) and met a number of ministers including those of energy and power, communication and foreign affairs.
An agreement between the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) and Bangladesh government to increase CDC's operation in the country was also signed during the team's visit.
Coming of trade delegations
one after another from his country demonstrate Britain's1 keen interest in developing business with Bangladesh. Martin pointed out. More visits including one in February and two later this year will follow, he mentioned.
"My personal views regarding Bangladesh has changed after coming here and I will tell our entrepreneurs, if you can go to India or Pakistan for investment why not to Bangladesh?"
'Tire main responsibility for improving your poor image abroad lies with your foreign missions." he said.
Peter Lee. a member of Martin’s team who had led another British trade team in Bangladesh in 1995 said though the pace of real investment is still very slow now, it would go up in the near future.
At least six small joint venture projects are going to bring about ’200 million dollars more investment in the country." he added.
British High Commissioner in Bangladesh David C Walker and other member of the delegation were also present at the press conference.
The British team left Dhaka for home last night.