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Salman F Rahman, the Prime Minister’s Private Industry and Investment Adviser, urges global businesses from the Commonwealth countries to invest in various sectors in Bangladesh, including agriculture, industry, and information technology (IT). The Commonwealth Trade and Investment Forum was inaugurated by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as the chief guest at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Dhaka.

The was conducted in partnership with the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Zi Foundation. It attracted over 300 international delegates, including 13 ministers from Commonwealth countries, participating in the two-day event.

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Julia Charlton, Chair of the Commonwealth Chamber, was invited to speak on Banking and Professional Services at the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Forum in Dhaka. Julia was part of a panel moderated by Tanya Beckett which included esteemed individuals such as Abdur Rouf Talukder Governor of Bangladesh Bank, Abrar A Anwar, CEO of Standard Chartered Mauritius, Mamun Rashid, Managing Director and Financial Service Lead at PwC Bangladesh, Steven Marshall, Chief Partnerships Officer at Crown Agents Bank, and Isil Caglayan, Executive Director of CEEMEA Debt Capital Markets at Banc Trust.

The event was organised by CWEIC in collaboration with the Government of Bangladesh, where the Prime Minister of Bangladesh inaugurated the Forum.

It is a significant national holiday in Papua New Guinea. It is celebrated with various events, ceremonies, cultural performances, and parades across the country. The day is an occasion to reflect on the nation’s history, cultural diversity, and achievements since gaining independence. It also serves as an opportunity for people to come together and celebrate their shared identity as Papua New Guineans.