Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that his government is firmly committed to ensuring a business-friendly environment in Bangladesh, declaring during a breakfast meeting at JPMorgan Chase's headquarters at 270 Park Avenue in Manhattan on Friday (September 25) local time that "Bangladesh is open for business."

Addressing top Wall Street business leaders, investors, and financial representatives on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly, the Prime Minister highlighted Bangladesh's market of over 180 million people, young workforce, and strategic location. Outlining the government's goal to build a one-trillion-dollar economy by 2034, he invited investments in energy, infrastructure, logistics, technology, digital services, climate finance, manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare, while emphasizing ongoing efforts to simplify regulations, secure investor protection, and streamline tax administration.