The council will be co-chaired by the FBCCI president and the chairman of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

FBCCI president Mohammad Jashim Uddin said this initiative will create an opportunity to explore new markets in the period after Bangladesh graduates from the least developed country (LDC) status, Bangla media reported.

Syed Muntasir Mamun, director general of the International Trade and Investment wing of the ministry of foreign affairs, recommended seeking UAE investment in information and communication technology, IT-enabled services, artificial intelligence, private equity, aviation, shipping and value-added agro services.

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