President Abdul Hamid on Sunday urged Norwegian entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh’s potential sectors, saying a congenial atmosphere is prevailing in the country for investment.
He said this when outgoing ambassador of Norway to Bangladesh Ragne Birte Lund made a farewell call on him at Bangabhaban.
Abdul Hamid recalled with appreciation the development assistance of Norway to Bangladesh since its birth in areas like rural development, primary and non-formal education, primary health care, private sector development, human rights and democracy.
The outgoing Norwegian envoy apprised the President that her country is looking for some areas of Bangladesh like ship-building where Norwegian cooperation can be carried out. Norway is one of the largest investors in certain areas of Bangladesh, she said.
The ambassador expressed gratitude to the President and government of Bangladesh for providing her with all sorts of cooperation during her stay in Bangladesh.
She also presented a book on Rabindranath Tagore to the President.
Later, recently regularised two judges of the High Court — Justice Shahinur Islam and Justice Kashefa Hossain — made a courtesy call on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban.
They stayed with the President for some time and discussed matters relating to the judiciary.
ATN Bangla and ATN News chairman Mahfuzur Rahman also met the President at Bangabhaban.
During the meeting, Mahfuzur Rahman apprised the President of different activities of his two television channels.
Hamid underscored the need for broadcasting news maintaining the objectivity for the benefit of the country.
Mahfuzur Rahman presented a book on the War of Liberation written by him to the President.
Secretaries to the President office were present.
Source: UNBConnect
