BRI-related investments bring substantial benefits for Bangladesh

Bangladesh's presence in the Belt and Road Initiative has considerably expanded since 2016, said Sheikh Fazle Fahim, president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

BRI-related projects in the South Asian country, which have reached a value of around $10 billion, are expected to create jobs, boost industrial development, contribute to gross domestic product growth, and make Bangladesh a more attractive destination for foreign investors, Fahim said in an exclusive interview with China Daily on Wednesday.

"For Bangladesh, BRI-related investment is spread across multiple sectors which will contribute to Bangladesh's rapid GDP growth, including infrastructure, connectivity and shipping," he added.