BNP discusses skill development, investment cooperation with German envoy
Germany has already made investments in China and India, and they are now considering Bangladesh as a promising destination for future investment, he said
BNP discussed potential cooperation with Germany to enhance skill development and boost investment in Bangladesh during a meeting with the newly appointed German Ambassador to Dhaka, Dr Rüdiger Lotz.
Speaking to journalists after the meeting at the BNP Chairperson's political office in Gulshan today (9 October), BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said, "BNP has pledged to create 1 crore jobs within 18 months. For that, skill development is essential. Germany's cooperation in this area will be extremely important."
"We discussed how Bangladesh and Germany could work jointly on skill development. We also talked about increasing German investment. Germany has already made investments in China and India, and they are now considering Bangladesh as a promising destination for future investment. We expect more German investment here, and they have shown interest in that," he added.
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The meeting was led by BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
Amir Khasru emphasised that a favourable environment is crucial for investment.
"We made our position clear regarding the problems investors have faced in Bangladesh. We have already provided written commitments to investors and foreign embassies at the investment summit. Investors know that once our commitments are implemented, there will be no barriers to investment in Bangladesh," he said.
Responding to a question on political stability, he added, "Elections and stability are essential for investment. Everyone is waiting for the elections. Once an elected government is in place, investors will be able to take short, medium, and long-term decisions. That's why everyone is waiting for the election."
Addressing reports of recent meetings between diplomats and political figures, Amir Khasru remarked, "There are many meetings taking place that no one knows about. The BNP does not concern itself with who meets whom or where. What matters is restoring a democratic order in Bangladesh. The people's will and their decisions are what truly count."
