Dhaka, May 19 -- Speakers at a roundtable have said Bangladesh must act decisively to secure its economic future as the global economic landscape becomes more complex and multipolar.

At the dialogue, concerns were raised about the drop in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), the country's preparedness for LDC graduation, and the role of foreign relations in boosting productivity.

The speakers also discussed the impact of a floating exchange rate for the US dollar, the need for scientific research into natural resources and the cost implications of relying on imported raw materials like US cotton.

The Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) organised the roundtable on Sunday titled 'Navigating Geoeconomic Challenges in a ...