Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday assured local entrepreneurs of necessary government support to encourage investment and create employment as part of efforts to improve people's socio-economic conditions and strengthen the country's economy.

"Alongside political rights, it is essential to ensure the economic empowerment of the people. The government will provide all necessary policy support to encourage local entrepreneurs to invest and create employment," he said.

The Prime Minister made the remarks while speaking at an agreement-signing ceremony at the Secretariat for leasing out three closed state-owned jute mills to two private business groups.

He said a state becomes strong when the economic capacity of t...