, Aug. 13 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday urged Malaysia's leading conglomerates to invest in Bangladesh's affordable housing, ports, healthcare and education sectors.

The call came during a series of meetings in Kuala Lumpur with some of Malaysia's most prominent business leaders.

Prof Yunus invited Jeffrey Cheah, chairman and founder of the Sunway Group, to invest in affordable housing in Bangladesh, particularly for the growing number of factory workers living near industrial parks and economic zones.

"It is time to invest in Bangladesh," said Professor Yunus, highlighting the reforms undertaken by his government to create a more business-friendly environment.

Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA...