Bangladesh, June 13 -- Prof Dr M. Nawaz Sharif, a US-based internationally famed expert on technological innovation and technology transfer, on Wednesday said local enterprises need to grow fast for the country's sustainable development.

"For sustainable national prosperity, local enterprises need to be part of global value chain and become global corporations," he said.

Dr Nawaz Sharif shared his insights on the necessity of technological innovation and its management for a prosperous economy at a conference titled 'Innovation Stakeholders Consultative Conference' arranged by Daffodil International University at Daffodil Tower in the city's Dhanmondi area.

Around 50 representatives from 15 public and private organisations attended three...