Dhaka, July 4 -- Eminent economist and Chairman of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), Professor Abu Ahmed, on Saturday said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visits to China and Malaysia will serve as a "game changer" for the country's economic recovery.

The high-level visits would play a crucial role in securing development assistance, attracting fresh foreign investments, and generating domestic employment, he said at a shadow parliament debate competition held at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) in the capital.

The event, titled "This budget is capable of restoring the shattered economy," was organised by Debate for Democracy, according to UNB.

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