Leader of the delegation of visiting Royal College of Defence Studies of the United Kingdom. Air Vice-Marshal PJ Goddard, has said Bangladesh is now on way to a good prospect with its longterm vision to develop the national economy, says BSS.

"I wish political stability will be ensured in Bangladesh for its desired growth.'' he said while exchanging views with members of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) here yesterday

Earlier, the FBCCI President. Yussuf Abdullah Harun. Introduced the members of the delegation to his fellow colleagues.

The 11 member delegation included Brigadier N J Cottam of the UK Army. Group Captain AD Sweetham of the UK Royal Air Force. Captain N Stamhope of the Cramphorn of UK Royal Navy, Assistant Chief Constable CR Cramphorn of UK Police. MS RR Donegan of USA civilian. Colonel L Kallal of Hungarian Army. Colonel OMAF Shaker of Egyptian Army. Brigadier General P Herguedas of Spanish Army, Captain JMP Lhussier of French navy and commander GR Philpott of UK Royal Navy.

In his Introductory speech, Air Vice Marshal PJ Goddard said they look at politics, economics, business and other aspects in the countries they visit and report back to their colleagues in London.

"We already have a good impression about Bangladesh as the country has set a long-term vision with its potentials," he said.

Yussuf Abdullah Harun said the present government had already embarked upon an ambitious plan with liberalisation of the country’s economy and encouraging private investment side by side disinvesting state-owned enterprises.

"The government invites three categories of investment-participatory, portfolio and foreign direct investment." he said adding that the country had seen an Increased trend in foreign investment over the last few years and it was expected to increase more in the next few years.

The FBCCI chief said Bangladesh has now become the gateway between the ASEAN and the SAARC countries after Myanmar’s joining the ASEAN bloc recently.

Describing Bangladesh as a country of immense potentials for the foreign direct investment, Harun referred to a sizeable investment made by the Korean companies and the existence of as many as 50 British companies in this country besides other foreign investors.

On a query. Harun said Bangladesh had developed a potential garments sector with providing Jobs to a sizeable number of women which ultimately created a positive impact in the social sector here.