OECD team shows interest in FBCCI Innovation Centre

A visiting delegation from the OECD Development Centre has expressed interest in the FBCCI Innovation Centre to be set up at FBCCI's initiative to meet the post-LDC challenge.

In a meeting held with the delegation at the FBCCI office on Wednesday, the FBCCI leaders highlighted the role of the private sector and FBCCI in the economic transformation of Bangladesh, said a press release.

At the same time, the leaders informed the participants that the FBCCI is going to set up an innovation centre for skill upgradation, research and innovation activities to deal with the post-LDC challenges after 2026. They sought the OECD's support in this initiative.

Annalisa Primi, Head of the Economic Transformation and Development Division, expressed her interest and hoped to learn more in the near future.

FBCCI Senior Vice President Mostofa Azad Chowdhury Babu highlighted the various activities of the FBCCI in creating a business and investment-friendly environment in the country.

He said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh is moving towards economic development at an indomitable pace.