Today, Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan hosted Swedish Ambassador to Bangladesh Nicolas Weeks at his capital office.
The Ambassador asked the Adviser to give these businesses his full support at the discussion, stating that 170 Swedish companies have made investments in Bangladesh over the years.
According to a Ministry press release here, the ambassador stated that Sweden and the Bangladesh Bank had inked a deal to provide financial assistance to women entrepreneurs and small and cottage businesses.
In this regard, the Swedish Ambassador opined that the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC), Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Foundation and Small, Micro and Cottage Industries Foundation (SMCIF) could be involved in this regard.
In response, the Industries Adviser assured the Ambassador of extending all-out support.
Industries Ministry Senior Secretary Zakia Sultana sought Swedish support in the fields of pharmaceuticals, ICT and agriculture food processingindustries.
Senior officials of the ministry were present in the meeting, among others.
