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Untapped Investment Opportunities in Bangladesh

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2008 - The World Bank calls it the Bangladesh Paradox. The Bangladesh economy has steadily accelerated in recent years, with growth reaching 7 percent in 2006. Discover why market-oriented reforms, strong socio-economic indicators and highly favorable demographics are poised to render Bangladesh one of the world's most exciting investment opportunities. Speakers include Mamun Rashid, Ahsan Mansur and Ambassador M. Humayun.


Mamun Rashid

Mamun Rashid is CEO of Citibank, N.A., Bangladesh and is the Citigroup Country Officer.

Ahsan Mansur

Ahsan Mansur is the Division Chief of the Middle East and Central Asia department of the International Monetary Fund.

Ambassador M. Humayun

Humayun Kabir became ambassador of Bangladesh to the United States on July 20, 2007. A career diplomat with the rank of deputy permanent secretary, Ambassador Kabir previously served as Bangladesh's high commissioner to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji (2006-07), as well as ambassador to Nepal (2003-06).