- French ambassador in Bangladesh Marie Masdupuy said on Thursday that her country is interested in investing in the waste management sector in Bangladesh.
According to The Business Standard article published on February 16, 2023, during a meeting with Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Minister Tajul Islam, she invited the minister and officials concerned to visit France to have a first-hand look at the country's modern waste management system.
The ambassador also claimed that France has the best waste management system in the world.
Tajul Islam urged French businessmen to invest in other sectors of the country including energy, water, agriculture, fuel and industries at the meeting held at his office at the ministry.
He said, "Bangladesh has been marching ahead under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to become a developed and smart country by 2041. These sectors will see a growing demand in line with the development spree."
He said French investment in these sectors would benefit the people of both countries and strengthen bilateral relations.
He also noted the government is taking various measures to increase people's income in rural areas.
"If their income increases, the revenue collection will grow contributing to building a stronger economy," he added.
The minister urged the French government to be a part of all major developments in Bangladesh.
