Business leaders and investors from the United Kingdom and China discussed the role of public-private partnerships (PPP) in supporting Bangladesh's economic growth at a strategic discussion and dinner hosted by EATL Innovation Hub Ltd.
Organised by EATL Innovation Hub Managing Director M A Mubin Khan, the event brought together policymakers, government officials, international investors and business leaders to explore opportunities for cooperation in trade, technology, infrastructure, education, healthcare, tourism and sustainable development.
Among the guests were Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam Rita, MP; BNP Standing Committee member and former minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan, MP; BNP National Executive Committee Vice Chairman Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Altaf Hossain Chowdhury, MP; secretaries from various ministries; the Director General of DGME; and other senior public officials.
The visiting delegation was led by Councillor Abdul Jabbar MBE, Deputy Leader of Oldham Council and Chairman of the Greater Manchester Bangladesh Partnership Board. Other members included Andrew McCulley of EmirGreen Capital, Chris Baldwin of Arkitekton Construction, Hou Chunlin, Chief Executive Officer of Visient Holding Limited, and Qiu Run, Chief Executive Officer of Sheng Kai International Limited.
Participants exchanged views on investment opportunities in renewable energy, infrastructure, education, healthcare, tourism and emerging technologies. Delegates expressed interest in supporting Bangladesh through green energy initiatives, technology transfer, innovative financing and workforce development programmes.
Speaking at the event, Afroza Khanam Rita highlighted the government's efforts to attract foreign investment, expand trade opportunities, strengthen infrastructure and accelerate digital transformation.
Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan said Bangladesh, the United Kingdom and China share strong and longstanding ties, noting the contribution of Bangladeshi communities abroad in strengthening those relationships. He stressed the importance of effective PPP initiatives backed by international investors to help achieve the country's development goals.
