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ECONOMIC REPORTER

Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Mireck Topolank has said Bangladesh is an emerging economy and his country considered it as a best destination for investment.

He said his government is considering to invest more than 3 billion dollars in oil refinery, fertiliser, IT, energy and defense sectors of Bangladesh.

He disclosed this during a meeting with Mahabubur Rahman, Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in Bangladesh last week.

During a week-long visit, Mahabubur Rahman also called on Minister of Foreign Affairs Karel Schwarzenberg and President of the Senate and Parliament of the Czech Republic, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (Economy and Trade), Director General of Czech Export Bank and high officials of the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

During the meetings, Czech authorities expressed their sincere desire to help Bangladesh in its development efforts.