Tag: Asia

Interview with Dr. Zaid Bakht, Chairman — Agrani Bank Limited: "Foreign investors are attracted by countries with strong domestic investment and certain prerequisites, such as infrastructure, in place. In Bangladesh, financial entities are playing a critical role in promoting indigenous investment and backing infrastructure projects. As a case in point, ABL participated in the financing of the Mayor Mohammad Hanif Flyover, the country’s first public-private-partnership project. (...)"

Interview with H.E. Abul Maal Abdul Muhit, Minister of Finance: "Over the last two decades, Bangladesh has consistently broken records by keeping a steady growth rate of about 6%. In 2016 and 2017 we grew by over 7%, and we expect to reach 7.65% in 2018. Due to this consistent growth, Bangladesh has been able to evolve from being a low-income country to a middle- income one. We expect to obtain full recognition by 2024. (...)"

As Bangaldesh's economy goes from strength to strength, averaging a 6% growth rate over the past decade and hitting 7.65% in 2017-2018. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the banks’ ability to extend credit at reasonably-priced terms is key to maintaining this momentum. However, “this requires strong balance sheets and efficient operations. In this respect, there is significant room for improvement(...)"

Interview with Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen, Chairman, Chittagong Stock Exchange, and Patron — British Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BBCCI) I N T E R V I E W   What...

Bangladesh and the UK enjoy excellent political and economic relations, which can only continue to improve. Trade relationship between Bangladesh and the UK are old and based on a historic...