Chief adviser’s special envoy Lutfey Siddiqi has assured to provide all necessary support to increase investment in Bangladesh.
He urged UK businessmen, especially those of Bangladeshi origin, to invest more in Bangladesh, saying the Interim Government has undertaken massive reforms to attract foreign direct investment.
The Special Envoy made the call during a meeting with a delegation of UKBCCI at the State Guest House Jamuna on 5 January 2026 Saturday evening.
UK-Bangladesh Catalyst of Commerce and Industries (UK-BCCI) Chairman Iqbal Ahmed OBE and UKBCCI President M G Moula Mia led the delegation which is currently in Bangladesh on a seven-day visit.
The Special Envoy apprised the delegation of Bangladesh’s progress on the macroeconomic front, as well as the current exchange rate, position of forex reserves, exports and port performance.
He said steps already have been taken across the sectors to create a more conducive atmosphere for foreign investors.
He answered the questions of the delegates on labour reform, the RMG sector, law and order, and overall reform initiatives of the interim government.
“We are open for business. We are keen to answer your questions. Please keep on asking them. Please keep on visiting to take a look for yourselves. And if you like what you see and hear, please help spread the word,” the envoy told the UK delegation.
He expressed gratitude for the engagement and support of the Bangladeshi diaspora to the interim government.
BIDA chairman Ashik Mahmud Chowdhury, senior secretary for SDG affairs Lamiya Morshed, and UK parliamentarian Rupa Huq were present on the occasion.
The delegation, led by UKBCCI Chairman Iqbal Ahmed OBE, is on a seven-day visit aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and exploring business opportunities. The delegation includes UKBCCI President MG Moula Miah MBE, Founder President Bajloor Rashid MBE and other prominent business leaders and professionals.
A 22-member business delegation from the UK-BCCI, the apex business organisation of Bangladeshis in the UK, discussed on political and various business issues, including creation of the necessary environment for investment growth in Bangladesh, bring back the normal environment of the garment industry for new investments, anti-corruption, providing better services at various embassies, inclusion of expatriates in the new reform policy.
The delegation expressed satisfaction that there’s an investment-friendly environment.
Founder President Bajloor Rashid highlighted the inclusion of British MP Rupa Huq in the delegation to demonstrate the political stability and favorable investment climate in Bangladesh.
Rashid dismissed rumors of attacks on minorities, stating that Huq’s visit allows her to witness the reality and communicate it to the British government.
The meeting concluded with an exchange of crests and mementos, symbolizing the strengthening ties between the two nations.
