Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday urged Sweden to consider investing in social business in Bangladesh instead of providing grants as development assistance.

The Chief Adviser came up with the call when Jakob Granit, Director General of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), met him at the State Guest House Jamuna.

"What I have been promoting is social business as grant money is a charity," the Chief Adviser told the Swedish official, underlining healthcare as a potential area for social business investment.

The Chief Adviser also sought Sweden's assistance in resolving Bangladesh's energy crisis by importing hydroelectricity from Nepal, which has immense resources left unused a...