Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- The government expects Bangladesh's improved economic outlook, reflected in a recent assessment by global credit rating agency Moody's, to help attract more foreign investment and create employment opportunities, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Spokesperson Mahdi Amin said on Wednesday.

Addressing a press conference at the PMO's Karobi Hall, he also said the government is pursuing a seven-pronged programme covering youth empowerment, education, innovation, social protection, energy, healthcare, infrastructure and institutional governance.

Mahdi, also Prime Minister's adviser, said the government's recent initiatives were aimed at addressing immediate challenges while laying the foundation for a more prosperous and knowl...