DHAKA, April 19 (V7N) — Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir today urged Canadian entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh’s solar power sector, describing it as a primary vehicle for future bilateral trade growth.
Meeting highlights

The minister made the call during a meeting with Canadian High Commissioner Ajit Singh at the Bangladesh Secretariat. Discussions focused on leveraging Bangladesh’s green energy transition and emerging technology sectors to strengthen long‑term strategic ties.
Bangladesh’s energy vision

The government has set a target of 10,000 MW solar power production, with comprehensive activities already underway.

Muktadir assured that Bangladesh is prepared to provide policy and institutional support to facilitate foreign capital in renewable energy.

He emphasized that attracting both domestic and foreign investment in renewables is a central pillar of the nation’s energy strategy.

High Commissioner Singh acknowledged the strong foundation of the Bangladesh‑Canada relationship, highlighting opportunities in Agri‑food, Fintech, and Renewable Energy. He noted the Bangladeshi diaspora in Canada as a vital economic bridge and expressed confidence that sectoral cooperation would enhance both economic returns and diplomatic ties.
Conclusion

The meeting ended with both sides reaffirming their commitment to expanding economic partnership, aiming to transform diplomatic goodwill into tangible trade milestones.

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