PM urges Uniqlo to expand investment in Bangladesh

Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday urged Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo to expand its investment in Bangladesh, particularly in man-made fibres, technical textiles and sustainable garment production.

The prime minister made the call during a meeting with a delegation led by Tadashi Yanai, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Fast Retailing Co Ltd, the parent company of Uniqlo, at 10:30am Japan Standard Time in Tokyo .

During the meeting, Tarique Rahman appreciated Uniqlo’s confidence in Bangladesh and its long-standing business relationship with the country.