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BIDA working to build developed Bangladesh
DHAKA, Sept 1, 2020 (BSS) – Bangladesh Investment Development Authority
(BIDA) is working to build a developed Bangladesh through ensuring investment
friendly environment for both local and foreign investors.
This was stated today by BIDA Executive Chairman Md Sirazul Islam during a
discussion with reporters on the occasion of the ‘4th anniversary of BIDA’ at
BIDA headquarters in the city, said a press release.
Following the instructions of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for rapid
investment in Bangladesh, Sirajul Islam said BIDA was established on
September 1, 2016 by integrating the Board of Investment and the
Privatization Commission.
“BIDA was established to accelerate economic activities and attract local
and foreign investment. BIDA has been working towards this goal since its
establishment. The main task of BIDA is to facilitate local and foreign
investors to build a developed Bangladesh by providing fast quality
international investment services and maximum investment friendly
environment,” he added.
The BIDA chief highlighted the progress and achievements of BIDA and said,
“BIDA is preparing to provide effective one stop service through multiple
meetings, seminars, roundtable meetings and workshops with the concerned
ministries.”
“A target has been set to provide 154 services from 35 organisations
through one-stop service center. BIDA is already providing 21 services
through OSS and 16 more services will be added to the list soon”, he added.
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