Dhaka, April 8 -- British trade envoy to Bangladesh (Rt. Hon.) Baroness Rosie Winterton of Doncaster DBE on Tuesday said the United Kingdom (UK) is "laser-focused" on building an economic partnership with Bangladesh that will boost two-way trade and investment between the two countries.

"From being the third largest market for Bangladeshi ready-made garments to being one of the largest foreign investors in Bangladesh, the UK already has strong foundations to build on and I look forward to solidifying it even further through this visit," she said.

Baroness Winterton's discussions with key stakeholders will focus on the UK's work with the interim government on vital economic reforms, the opportunities arising from the commitment to duty f...