Dhaka, June 27 -- The Bangladesh government is "fast-tracking reform programmes" in business start-ups, licensing, port management, and the energy sector to increase investment, expand industrialisation, generate employment, and strengthen export capacity, says Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir.

He made the remarks at a discussion meeting titled "Job creation in the Industrial Sector and Cooperation in Skill Development Initiatives" at the BGMEA Complex in Dhaka's Uttara on Saturday afternoon.

He said, "Since taking office, the current government has been working to make Bangladesh an attractive global investment destination. Although it currently takes an average of 355 days to start a business and obtain a license, initiative...