The New Nation - Internet Edition

Citibank, N.A. Bangladesh, with its aim to support the evolution and growth of Bangladesh economy, organized a seminar on November 27 in Dhaka titled as "Bangladesh Economy: Prospects and Challenges". The seminar focused on issues and factors responsible for sustainable growth in the Bangladesh economy. Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Governor, Bangladesh Bank, inaugurated the seminar as the Chief Guest in the occasion. Latifur Rahman, President, Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Dr. Mahabub Hossain, Executive Director, BRAC, Dr. Zahid Hussain, Senior Economist, The World Bank and Professor M. A. Taslim, CEO, Foreign Trade Institute also remained present as discussants during the seminar.

Siddiqur Rahman Chowdhury, Former Secretary, Suhel Ahmed Chowdhury, Former Secretary, Dr. Taufiq Elahi Chowdhury, Former Secretary, Ambassador Nasim Ferdous, Former Ambassador, Waliul Maruf Matin, Former CEO, Chittagong Stock Exchange and Dr. Atiur Rahman, Chairman, Shamunnay, also spoke at the seminar.

Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed in his speech said, Bangladesh stands out with good potential for positive economic growth. We must invigorate our economic activities for further development in the economy. He also stated that Bangladesh can learn from the current global financial crisis and implement policies towards higher economic growth.

Managing Director and Citi Country Officer, Mamun Rashid in his speech stated that Bangladesh projects higher future economic growth. Consistency and sustainability of economic growth will lead to further development for the Bangladesh economy.