Dhaka, March 18 -- The United Kingdom (UK) has shown interest in supporting Bangladesh's economic growth through increasing investment in different sectors.

During a recent high-level meeting, the two countries have discussed strategies to enhance bilateral trade and investment.

At the meeting, Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), and UK Investment Minister Baroness Gustafsson of Chesterton CBE explored ways to expand foreign direct investment (FDI) and strengthen business ties.

Mr Chowdhury held a series of meetings with senior UK officials, leading businesses and non-resident Bangladeshis in London from March ...