Sweden’s support sought in Bangladesh’s sustainable LDC degree
The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has sought Sweden’s support in Bangladesh’s sustainable degree from the category of least developed countries (LDC).
At a meeting with Sweden’s ambassador to Bangladesh Alexandra Berg von Linde on Wednesday, Metropolitan Chamber President Md Saiful Islam spoke about the country’s enthusiasm about qualifying for the developing country club 2026 and expressed its concern about the challenges associated with a sustainable degree.
The Swedish ambassador said that Sweden saw great potential in Bangladesh’s market, which was reflected in the successful operations of Swedish companies in Bangladesh, including the clothing giant H&M, says a press release from MCCI.
She also praised the visible improvement in women’s empowerment in Bangladesh, especially women’s participation in the active labor market, especially in the finished clothing sector.
The ambassador also expressed that Sweden was ready to facilitate the environmental goals for the Swedish companies operating in Bangladesh.
She also praised Bangladeshi companies that go green and expressed her desire to see Swedish green companies come to Bangladesh.
The year 2022 marked the 50th anniversary of the Bangladesh-Sweden relationship. Sweden had recognized Bangladesh as a sovereign nation in February 1972.
The Swedish envoy recalled the excellent bilateral relationship between the two countries.
MCCI President Md Saiful Islam hoped that the bilateral relationship between Sweden and Bangladesh would continue to improve further.
Both sides agreed unanimously to have closer interactions and exchanges of views.
The Metropolitan Chamber President submitted some new publications by MCCI, including a copy of the Bangladesh Business Climate Index, a very recent publication that helps promote its “simplicity of doing business”.
Senior Vice President Kamran T Rahman, Vice President Habibullah N Karim, the Board of Directors Anis A Khan, Syed Tareque Md Ali, and the Secretary General and CEO Farooq Ahmed were also present at that time.