Dhaka, March 18 -- Bangladesh and the United Kingdom (UK) have reinforced their long-standing economic partnership through high-level discussions on trade and investment, with a focus on education, aviation, and renewable energy.

UK Investment Minister Baroness Gustafsson of Chesterton CBE recently met with Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun to explore ways to expand foreign direct investment (FDI) and strengthen business ties, says a press release.Ashik Chowdhury held a series of meetings with senior UK officials, leading businesses and Non-Resident Bangladeshis in London from March 10-13.

The executive chairman...