Bangladesh, Oct. 9 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday urged global logistics giant DP World to invest in Bangladesh in various sectors, particularly in free trade zones and rail-based inland container depots (ICDs), to help expand the country's trade and logistics infrastructure.

The premier made the call when a delegation led by DP World Board Chairman Essa Kazim met him at the Secretariat this evening, said PM's Assistant Press Secretary KM Nazmul Haque.

During the meeting, they discussed ways to expand trade and investment between Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates, develop port management and logistics sectors, and advance various issues of mutual interest.

They also discussed the 15-year concession agreement signed ...