Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday called on American businesses to invest in Bangladesh with confidence and for the long term.
He also said his government seeks a durable economic partnership with the United States based on trade, investment, technology and job creation.
“Our goal is not just foreign direct investment but a lasting, mutually beneficial partnership that strengthens Bangladesh‑US ties,” he told a 50‑member delegation of the US‑Bangladesh Business Council at the Secretariat.
The delegation was led by Oliver Simpson, vice president and chief commercial officer of Accelerate Energy, and Ambassador (retd) Atul Keshap, president of the council and senior vice president for South Asia at the US Chamber of Commerce.
The PM invited US companies to expand in Bangladesh, offering opportunities in energy, infrastructure, technology, digital services, finance, agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing and logistics.
He said his six‑month‑old government is committed to deregulation, pro‑business policies and investor protection to create a predictable environment.
He highlighted reforms in tax and VAT administration, profit repatriation, red‑tape reduction and digitisation of public services, alongside efforts to improve infrastructure, ports, logistics and energy security, including renewable energy.
Bangladesh, he said, aims to build a US$1 trillion economy by 2034 and position itself as a manufacturing and investment hub through incentives and skills development.
“Invest with confidence and build for the long term. Let us create jobs, expand trade and investment, and grow together,” Tarique said, adding that his government welcomes US investment through direct investment, joint ventures, public‑private partnerships and consultancy.
He recalled starting his career as a businessman before entering politics, saying he understood the importance of sound policies for business growth.
