Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Hafiz Uddin Ahmad has invited Singapore—one of Bangladesh's premier economic partners—to invest in high-potential sectors across the country, particularly in oil and gas exploration and extraction in Bhola and coastal offshore regions. The call was made during a courtesy meeting with Singapore’s Non-Resident High Commissioner Derek Loh at the Speaker's Office in Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Highlighting Bangladesh's recent democratic transition following the July 2024 uprising and the successful conduct of the 13th National Parliamentary Election, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad praised the vision of Singapore’s founding father, Lee Kuan Yew, and urged Singaporean enterprises to play a pivotal role in "New Bangladesh." In response, High Commissioner Derek Loh stressed the necessity of prioritizing technical and vocational education over traditional university degrees to empower Bangladesh’s youth workforce. He also pointed to Singapore's expertise in maritime economics, recommending that Bangladesh expand its shipbuilding industry and construct modern dry docks to boost economic growth.
Read nextHRFB Expresses Deep Concern Over Sedition Case and Harassment Allegations Against Shampa Goswami in SatkhiraThe high-level bilateral meeting also covered trade expansion, readymade garments (RMG), parliamentary exchange visits, the Constitutional Amendment Committee's ongoing work, and reforms in public service recruitment examinations.
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