Dhaka:Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, has extended an invitation to US companies to explore oil and gas fields in Bangladesh's coastal areas and the Bay of Bengal. This initiative aims to address the country's ongoing energy crisis.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the invitation was made during the 30th US Trade Show organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) at Hotel InterContinental. Speaker Ahmad, serving as the chief guest, highlighted the strong economic relations between Bangladesh and the United States, noting that the US is Bangladesh's largest export destination.
The Speaker emphasized the importance of the bilateral trade and commercial relationship between the two nations, which has been positively evolving over time. He acknowledged the role of AmCham in facilitating trade and investment in Bangladesh over the past three decades and underscored the significance of the ongoing trade show in showcasing innovative ideas across various sectors, including health technology, power and energy, ICT, and the digital economy.
The event also featured speeches from Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo and US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen. AmCham President Syed Kamal Hossain delivered the welcome address. The three-day exhibition, which runs from November 5 to 7, is attended by representatives from the United States, embassy officials, AmCham members, and journalists, with the goal of strengthening trade and commercial ties between the two countries.