Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday urged American businesses to invest in Bangladesh with confidence and for the long term, saying his government wants to build a durable economic partnership with the US based on investment, trade, technology and job creation.

"Our objective is not simply to attract foreign direct investment but to build a durable and mutually beneficial economic partnership. This will strengthen ties between Bangladesh and the United States," he said.

The Prime Minister made the remarks when a 50-member delegation of US-Bangladesh Business Councilmet him at his office at the Bangladesh Secretariat.

The delegation was led by Oliver Simpson, Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Acceler...