Dhaka, April 27 -- Professor Dr Mustafizur Rahman, distinguished fellow of the Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD), has expressed concern over inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh due to the current tension between India and Pakistan.

If a war breaks out, India's military spending will rise, potentially affecting Bangladesh's existing trade and tariff privileges in India, he said, addressing a debate competition in the city's FDC premises on Saturday.

Debate for Democracy organised the event The Shadow Parliament on "Prospects and Challenges of Foreign Investment", presided over by DfD Chairperson Hassan Ahmed Chowdhury Kiron.

Professor Mustafiz stressed the need for holding the general election within the promised time...