Italy keen to invest EUR 200m in Bangladesh’s rural infrastructure

Italy has expressed interest in investing 200 million Euros in Bangladesh for development of rural infrastructure, transportation system, drinkable water, and drainage system.

Italian Envoy to Bangladesh Enrico Nunziata expressed the interest during a meeting today with Local Government, Rural Development (LGRD) Minister Md Tajul Islam.

Tajul urged the Italian government to assist in implementing the 'My Village My Town' ideology of Bangladesh government which aims to take all amenities of towns to remote villages.

He thanked Italy's envoy for showing interest in investing in these sectors.

He emphasised on enhancing bilateral and economic ties between the two countries and expressed hope it will reach new dimensions and be strengthened in future.

Enrico Nunziata lauded Bangladesh as a country with immense possibilities.