British PM’s trade envoy Rushanara due today

British Prime Minister's trade envoy to Bangladesh Rushanara Ali, MP, arrives here this night to discuss how trade and investment ties between the two countries can be strengthened further, reports UNB. Confirming the visit, a Foreign Ministry official told UNB that her visit will start officially tomorrow. A trade delegation of nine UK railway companies, led by Rushanara Ali, visited Bangladesh in September last, showcasing UK expertise in the railway sector. The cross-party Trade Envoy programme was established in 2012 to build bilateral trade relationships and help drive economic growth in countries identified as key markets for the UK. The two-way trade between Bangladesh and the UK stands at £2.3 billion, officials said adding that the UK has strong business interests in Bangladesh as it remains the largest foreign investor.

British PMs trade envoy Rushanara due today

British Prime Ministers trade envoy to Bangladesh Rushanara Ali, MP, arrives here this night to discuss how trade and investment ties between the two countries can be strengthened further, reports UNB. Confirming the visit, a Foreign Ministry official told UNB that her visit will start officially tomorrow. A trade delegation of nine UK railway companies, led by Rushanara Ali, visited Bangladesh in September last, showcasing UK expertise in the railway sector. The cross-party Trade Envoy programme was established in 2012 to build bilateral trade relationships and help drive economic growth in countries identified as key markets for the UK. The two-way trade between Bangladesh and the UK stands at pound;2.3 billion, officials said adding that the UK has strong business interests in Bangladesh as it remains the largest foreign investor.