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[alaungphaya]

question: is it possible that at the time Myanmar has also procured a couple midget sub ??

That's the rumour.

 

[Water Car Engineer]

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Locally produced turret?

Wonder the possibility of mounting on Kestrel, as TATA will try to sale it to Myanmar.

 

[Aung Zaya]

Locally produced turret?

Wonder the possibility of mounting on Kestrel, as TATA will try to sale it to Myanmar.

it's locally assembled MTLB bro.. not on Kestrel.. i think we dont still need more IFVs so far coz we already have BTRs and MTLBs... adding BMP-3 soon... bro

 

[Water Car Engineer]

it's locally assembled MTLB bro.. not on Kestrel.. i think we dont still need more IFVs so far coz we already have BTRs and MTLBs... adding BMP-3 soon... bro

I see, thanks. One more question, what is the bullpop assault rifle your soldiers are armed with?

 

[Aung Zaya]

I see, thanks. One more question, what is the bullpop assault rifle your soldiers are armed with?

u mean this one..? it's MA 1 MK3 i think.. bro @alaungphaya
plz add some more things about this one..

 

[Aung Zaya]

Obama lifts U.S. sanctions on Myanmar after government shift
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

May 18, 2016 at 15:40 JST

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Workers are silhouetted at a building construction site in Yangon on Dec. 18, 2014. (AP file photo)

WASHINGTON--The Obama administration lifted sanctions against 10 state-run Myanmar companies and banks Tuesday in response to the Southeast Asian nation's historic transition to democracy, but it retained restrictions on trade and investment with the still-powerful military.

The Treasury Department also amended regulations to support trade and financial transactions, intended to coax more U.S. investment and support economic growth under the new civilian government in the country also known as Burma.

Ben Rhodes, the deputy national security adviser, said that by easing sanctions, the U.S. wanted to demonstrate that there is a "dividend" for making the transition from "dictatorship to democracy."

A new government took power in April after the party of former political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi swept historic elections, ending five decades of direct military rule. But the military retains political clout and major economic interests.

"Our actions today demonstrate our strong support for this political and economic progress while continuing to pressure designated persons in Burma to change their behavior," Adam Szubin, acting under secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, said in a statement.

The United States waived its longstanding bans on investment and trade in 2012 after Myanmar began political and economic reforms, but has retained restrictions on dozens of companies and individuals designated by Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control because they oppose reform, or are implicated in human rights abuses and military trade with North Korea. The United States also prohibits arms trading and business with companies majority-owned by the military.

The U.S. business lobby complains that despite the easing of the broad economic sanctions, doing business remains difficult in Myanmar, one of the last major untapped markets in Asia.

Although several major U.S. firms like Coca-Cola, General Electric, Chevron and Caterpillar are now operating in Myanmar, U.S. investment of $248 million (27 billion yen) represents less than 1 percent of total foreign investment there, a much lower proportion than in other Southeast Asian countries.

Several U.S. lawmakers welcomed President Barack Obama's decision to renew Tuesday his authority to impose sanctions under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

New York Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley and Ohio Republican Rep. Steve Chabot said they remained concerned about attacks against ethnic minorities and the military's institutional power.

"Renewing the sanctions authority while easing some sanctions sends a clear message that the United States continues to stand in support of true democratic reform in Burma," the lawmakers said in a statement.

Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin was also supportive. He said Myanmar "is making meaningful political and economic progress, but its future remains uncertain."

Rhodes said the military continues to have "disproportionate influence" over the legislative process, control of key ministries and parts of the economy, and the new government will need to address those issues to continue its democratic transition.

Under the current, junta-era constitution, the military controls the ministries for defense, home affairs and border affairs, and 25 percent of parliamentary seats. Rights groups say stateless Rohingya Muslims and other minorities still face repression.

In a sign it was keeping up the pressure, Treasury said it was adding six companies to its list of Specially Designated Nationals, or SDN, that are barred from U.S. business dealings. The businesses are owned 50 percent or more by Stephen Law and Asia World Co. Ltd, a conglomerate he heads. Law had ties to the former ruling junta and has been accused of involvement in the drugs trade.

The administration eased some bureaucratic requirements for U.S. businesses.

Treasury extended indefinitely a sanctions workaround it announced in December, allowing trade-related transactions with designated companies which run ports and transportation services. Among the beneficiaries of that measure is Law's Asia World, which runs Myanmar's main port in Yangon.

The administration is also preparing within weeks to increase from $500,000 to $5 million the threshold of U.S. investment in Myanmar that requires reporting to the State Department, according to U.S. officials who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the administration.

Dealings are now permitted with all Myanmar banks which have either been removed from the SDN list or been covered by waivers. The three that were taken off the list Tuesday are Myanma Economic Bank; Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank; and Myanma Investment and Commercial Bank.

The following state-run companies were taken off: Myanmar Timber Enterprise; Myanmar Pearl Enterprise; Myanmar Gem Enterprise; No. 1 Mining Enterprise; No. 2 Mining Enterprise; No. 3 Mining Enterprise; and Co-Operative Export-Import Enterprise. Treasury said these companies are organized under civilian ministries or no longer exist.

However, administration officials said a ban on the import of jade and rubies, one of Myanmar's most lucrative industries, remains in place......
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PM Lee Hsien Loong to visit Myanmar in June
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will officially launch the Singapore-Myanmar Vocational Training Institute when he visits Myanmar in June, Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan announced on Wednesday (May 18).

• By May Wong, Myanmar Correspondent, Channel NewsAsia
• Posted 18 May 2016 22:50
• Updated 18 May 2016 22:56

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NAY PYI TAW: At a dinner commemorating Singapore and Myanmar's 50 years of diplomatic ties, Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Wednesday (May 1) revealed that Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will visit Myanmar in June, where he will officially launch the Singapore-Myanmar Vocational Training Institute.

Located in Yangon, it will help to impart practical and employable skills to young Myanmar citizens.

The institute will produce about 800 mid-level skilled workers annually in the areas of hospitality and tourism, facilities management and engineering services, which will help Myanmar meet the needs of its growing economy and foreign investors.

Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan addressing guests at a dinner commemorating Singapore and Myanmar's 50 years of diplomatic ties. (Photo: May Wong)

Addressing about 160 guests - including government officials - at the dinner, Dr Balakrishnan said both countries share relations on various levels. Singapore is Myanmar's second largest cumulative foreign investor as of March this year, with S$18 billion worth of investments.

"What these numbers and what these activities really mean is a vote of confidence. A vote of confidence in Myanmar and a vote for your future, and a commitment on our part to work closely with you to achieve the trajectory of progress and stability that the Myanmar people so richly deserve," said Dr Balakrishnan.

His counterpart Aung San Suu Kyi, who is also Myanmar's State Counsellor, said: "As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we can look back to the past with satisfaction because along these 50 years, our friendship has grown stronger. We have learnt to trust each other and I believe that in the future we will be able to enhance all these achievements. We hope, we believe that the friendship between our two nations will become firmer and more meaningful and that our cooperation will be not just for our countries but for our region and for the world."

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/pm-lee-hsien-loong-to/2796588.html
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talk about bars and club, I have been to yangon many times, but I rarely see any bars maybe I mainly hanged around in china town aound sulei pagoda. can you share some information of the bar concentrating area or famous bars or club in yangon?

here is tripadivser.com recommended bars and u can also see reviews at there.. bro

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g294191-c32-Yangon_Rangoon_Yangon_Region.html

and i want to add some good places..

Escape Gastro Bar
tel: 01-660737
email: wheresmydrink@escapegastrobar.com
http://www.escapegastrobar.com/
Location:
31D Kan Yeiktha Street
Yangon, Myanmar
u need to make reservation before u go.. or u will not get table... best food and drink in town

Mojo
135, Inya Road, Yangon, Myanmar
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[Aung Zaya]

Armed force training ground..!

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I have an interesting photo which is ss from a video..

What is that giving to Myanmar..!? Z-10..?

Z-10 Attack Heli

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 14.15 m (ft)
• Rotor diameter: 13.0 m[22] (ft)
• Height: 3.85 m (ft)
• Empty weight: 5,540 kg[22] (lb)
• Loaded weight: 7,000 kg (lb)
• Useful load: 1,500 kg[22] (lb)
• Max. takeoff weight: 7,000+ kg (lb)
• Powerplant: 2 × WZ-9 turboshaft[22], 1000 kw (1350 shp) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 300+ km/h[22]
• Cruise speed: 270+ km/h[22]
• Range: 800+ km[22] ()
• Service ceiling: 6,400 m (ft)
• Rate of climb: over 15 m/s[22] (ft/min)

Armament

• Guns: 23*115 mm revolver gun, 25*137 mm M242 Bushmaster chain gun or 30*165 mm 2A72 autocannon mounted on chin turret (optional 35 mm QLZ04 or 40 mm LG3 automatic grenade launchers, or 12.7 or 14.5 mm Gatling gun)
• Hardpoints: 4
• Rockets: 57 mm, 90 mm multi-barrel unguided rocket pods
• Missiles: ** Up to 16 HJ-10 air to surface / anti tank / anti helicopter missiles. ADK10 is reported to be the official name of HJ10 missile.[15]
  • Up to 16 HJ-8, HJ-9 missiles
  • Up to 16 TY-90 air-to-air missiles
  • Up to 4 PL-5, PL-7, PL-9 air-to-air missiles

@pher @alaungphaya @tarpitz

 

[alaungphaya]

Armed force training ground..!
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I have an interesting photo which is ss from a video..

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What is that giving to Myanmar..!? Z-10..?

Z-10 Attack Heli
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General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 14.15 m (ft)
• Rotor diameter: 13.0 m[22] (ft)
• Height: 3.85 m (ft)
• Empty weight: 5,540 kg[22] (lb)
• Loaded weight: 7,000 kg (lb)
• Useful load: 1,500 kg[22] (lb)
• Max. takeoff weight: 7,000+ kg (lb)
• Powerplant: 2 × WZ-9 turboshaft[22], 1000 kw (1350 shp) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 300+ km/h[22]
• Cruise speed: 270+ km/h[22]
• Range: 800+ km[22] ()
• Service ceiling: 6,400 m (ft)
• Rate of climb: over 15 m/s[22] (ft/min)

Armament

• Guns: 23*115 mm revolver gun, 25*137 mm M242 Bushmaster chain gun or 30*165 mm 2A72 autocannon mounted on chin turret (optional 35 mm QLZ04 or 40 mm LG3 automatic grenade launchers, or 12.7 or 14.5 mm Gatling gun)
• Hardpoints: 4
• Rockets: 57 mm, 90 mm multi-barrel unguided rocket pods
• Missiles: ** Up to 16 HJ-10 air to surface / anti tank / anti helicopter missiles. ADK10 is reported to be the official name of HJ10 missile.[15]
  • Up to 16 HJ-8, HJ-9 missiles
  • Up to 16 TY-90 air-to-air missiles
  • Up to 4 PL-5, PL-7, PL-9 air-to-air missiles

@pher @alaungphaya @tarpitz

Any news on the Z-10? That would be impressive.

 

[Aung Zaya]

Any news on the Z-10? That would be impressive.

I dont know.. bro.. if i have a chance to choose ... i would prefer even 6 Mi-28NE than 12 Z-10....

 

[Aung Zaya]

Myanmar targets $8-billion FDI in fiscal year 2016-17

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• Asean Economic Community

by Philippines News Agency - May 9, 2016
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Myanmar is seeking to attract $8 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the present fiscal year (FY) of 2016-2017, according to the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration on Monday.

The country drew $9.5 billion worth of FDI in the last FY of 2015-2016, which ended in March, up from FY 2014-2015.

The increase was due to the investments injected into the sectors of oil and gas, manufacturing and telecom.

Myanmar received $1.413-billion foreign investments in FY 2012-2013, $4.107 billion in FY 2013-2014 and over $5 billion in 2014-2015.


According to official statistics, foreign investment in Myanmar totaled $63.718 billion as of the end of March 2016 since late 1988.
China topped the foreign investors line-up with $18.072 billion, accounting for 28.36 percent of the total, followed by Singapore with $13.066 billion and Thailand with $10.5 billion.

By sector, oil and gas stood atop with $22.41 billion, accounting for 35.17 percent of the total, followed by power with $19.684 billion, manufacturing with $6.585 billion and transport and communication with $5.085 billion.

Foreign investment during U Thein Sein’s previous five-year government term from 2011 to 2016 has created over 350,000 job opportunities.

The Myanmar Investment Commission has been encouraging more FDI in trade, agriculture and infrastructure in to speed up the country’s economic development and create more job opportunities.

Meanwhile, Thai and Myanmar labor ministers have agreed to proceed with a labor-cooperation plan to import migrant workers through a government-to-government agreement, says a senior ministry official.

Labor Spokesman Theerapol Khunmuang said the plan is aimed not only at putting an end to labor exploitation and human trafficking, but also ensuring migrant workers’ rights are protected.

The agreement was concluded on a recent visit to Myanmar by Labor Minister Gen Sirichai Distakul, he said, noting the meeting was a follow-up on the previous one in January in Nay Pyi Taw, the capital of Myanmar.

Theerapol said the meeting in Myanmar was also intended to prepare for an upcoming meeting of Asean labor ministers in Lao PDR in the middle of this month.

Thailand has already signed a labor agreement with Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia.

He said the Labor Ministry will submit the proposed government-to-government labor-procurement agreement to the cabinet for approval.

Both countries have agreed to set up working panels to prepare for the arrangement and launch of public relations campaigns to inform workers about welfare benefits and expenses to prevent them from being exploited.

Gen Sirichai had also allayed concerns that bringing in migrant workers would dislodge Thais from their jobs, saying the import was merely intended to ease a shortage in certain industries where Thais do not want to work.

Meanwhile, the National Steering Reform Assembly (NSRA) on Wednesday endorsed a report calling for all-year round registration of migrant workers at permanent border checkpoints to encourage illegal workers to enter the labor system.

The report, prepared by the NSRA committee on social affairs, intends to help bring illegal migrant workers into the system to ensure their rights are protected and they have a decent working environment, work safety, social protection and welfare, officials said.
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@Zero_wing @BDforever @BoQ77 what ur country's FDI inflow rate for last year... ? WB and other firm said Myanmar will need at least 140B USD FDI by 2025 to maintain the current growth rate.. i just want know how much FDI we can expect for this year and future... i already googled but i dont see exact numbers..

 

[Zero_wing]

Myanmar targets $8-billion FDI in fiscal year 2016-17

• Business
• Asean Economic Community

by Philippines News Agency - May 9, 2016
0 224




Myanmar is seeking to attract $8 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the present fiscal year (FY) of 2016-2017, according to the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration on Monday.

The country drew $9.5 billion worth of FDI in the last FY of 2015-2016, which ended in March, up from FY 2014-2015.

The increase was due to the investments injected into the sectors of oil and gas, manufacturing and telecom.

Myanmar received $1.413-billion foreign investments in FY 2012-2013, $4.107 billion in FY 2013-2014 and over $5 billion in 2014-2015.


According to official statistics, foreign investment in Myanmar totaled $63.718 billion as of the end of March 2016 since late 1988.
China topped the foreign investors line-up with $18.072 billion, accounting for 28.36 percent of the total, followed by Singapore with $13.066 billion and Thailand with $10.5 billion.

By sector, oil and gas stood atop with $22.41 billion, accounting for 35.17 percent of the total, followed by power with $19.684 billion, manufacturing with $6.585 billion and transport and communication with $5.085 billion.

Foreign investment during U Thein Sein’s previous five-year government term from 2011 to 2016 has created over 350,000 job opportunities.

The Myanmar Investment Commission has been encouraging more FDI in trade, agriculture and infrastructure in to speed up the country’s economic development and create more job opportunities.

Meanwhile, Thai and Myanmar labor ministers have agreed to proceed with a labor-cooperation plan to import migrant workers through a government-to-government agreement, says a senior ministry official.

Labor Spokesman Theerapol Khunmuang said the plan is aimed not only at putting an end to labor exploitation and human trafficking, but also ensuring migrant workers’ rights are protected.

The agreement was concluded on a recent visit to Myanmar by Labor Minister Gen Sirichai Distakul, he said, noting the meeting was a follow-up on the previous one in January in Nay Pyi Taw, the capital of Myanmar.

Theerapol said the meeting in Myanmar was also intended to prepare for an upcoming meeting of Asean labor ministers in Lao PDR in the middle of this month.

Thailand has already signed a labor agreement with Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia.

He said the Labor Ministry will submit the proposed government-to-government labor-procurement agreement to the cabinet for approval.

Both countries have agreed to set up working panels to prepare for the arrangement and launch of public relations campaigns to inform workers about welfare benefits and expenses to prevent them from being exploited.

Gen Sirichai had also allayed concerns that bringing in migrant workers would dislodge Thais from their jobs, saying the import was merely intended to ease a shortage in certain industries where Thais do not want to work.

Meanwhile, the National Steering Reform Assembly (NSRA) on Wednesday endorsed a report calling for all-year round registration of migrant workers at permanent border checkpoints to encourage illegal workers to enter the labor system.

The report, prepared by the NSRA committee on social affairs, intends to help bring illegal migrant workers into the system to ensure their rights are protected and they have a decent working environment, work safety, social protection and welfare, officials said.
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@Zero_wing @BDforever @BoQ77 what ur country's FDI inflow rate for last year... ? WB and other firm said Myanmar will need at least 120B USD FDI by 2025 to maintain the current growth rate.. i just want know how much FDI we can expect for this year and future... i already googled but i dont see exact numbers..

Well the Philippines case it's going to be a $1 trillion by 2030 ad our GDP is 272 billion US and our economy is fast growing in fact we growing at phase 6% to 7% every year we are one of the worlds fast growing economies

 

[BDforever]

Myanmar targets $8-billion FDI in fiscal year 2016-17

• Business
• Asean Economic Community

by Philippines News Agency - May 9, 2016
0 224




Myanmar is seeking to attract $8 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the present fiscal year (FY) of 2016-2017, according to the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration on Monday.

The country drew $9.5 billion worth of FDI in the last FY of 2015-2016, which ended in March, up from FY 2014-2015.

The increase was due to the investments injected into the sectors of oil and gas, manufacturing and telecom.

Myanmar received $1.413-billion foreign investments in FY 2012-2013, $4.107 billion in FY 2013-2014 and over $5 billion in 2014-2015.


According to official statistics, foreign investment in Myanmar totaled $63.718 billion as of the end of March 2016 since late 1988.
China topped the foreign investors line-up with $18.072 billion, accounting for 28.36 percent of the total, followed by Singapore with $13.066 billion and Thailand with $10.5 billion.

By sector, oil and gas stood atop with $22.41 billion, accounting for 35.17 percent of the total, followed by power with $19.684 billion, manufacturing with $6.585 billion and transport and communication with $5.085 billion.

Foreign investment during U Thein Sein’s previous five-year government term from 2011 to 2016 has created over 350,000 job opportunities.

The Myanmar Investment Commission has been encouraging more FDI in trade, agriculture and infrastructure in to speed up the country’s economic development and create more job opportunities.

Meanwhile, Thai and Myanmar labor ministers have agreed to proceed with a labor-cooperation plan to import migrant workers through a government-to-government agreement, says a senior ministry official.

Labor Spokesman Theerapol Khunmuang said the plan is aimed not only at putting an end to labor exploitation and human trafficking, but also ensuring migrant workers’ rights are protected.

The agreement was concluded on a recent visit to Myanmar by Labor Minister Gen Sirichai Distakul, he said, noting the meeting was a follow-up on the previous one in January in Nay Pyi Taw, the capital of Myanmar.

Theerapol said the meeting in Myanmar was also intended to prepare for an upcoming meeting of Asean labor ministers in Lao PDR in the middle of this month.

Thailand has already signed a labor agreement with Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia.

He said the Labor Ministry will submit the proposed government-to-government labor-procurement agreement to the cabinet for approval.

Both countries have agreed to set up working panels to prepare for the arrangement and launch of public relations campaigns to inform workers about welfare benefits and expenses to prevent them from being exploited.

Gen Sirichai had also allayed concerns that bringing in migrant workers would dislodge Thais from their jobs, saying the import was merely intended to ease a shortage in certain industries where Thais do not want to work.

Meanwhile, the National Steering Reform Assembly (NSRA) on Wednesday endorsed a report calling for all-year round registration of migrant workers at permanent border checkpoints to encourage illegal workers to enter the labor system.

The report, prepared by the NSRA committee on social affairs, intends to help bring illegal migrant workers into the system to ensure their rights are protected and they have a decent working environment, work safety, social protection and welfare, officials said.
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@Zero_wing @BDforever @BoQ77 what ur country's FDI inflow rate for last year... ? WB and other firm said Myanmar will need at least 120B USD FDI by 2025 to maintain the current growth rate.. i just want know how much FDI we can expect for this year and future... i already googled but i dont see exact numbers..

our FDI always remains around $ 1 billion , probably you are getting the amount of FDI in last 3 years which we got in whole BD history
It has always been creation of bad image of Bangladesh, i don't know why
for our development we always borrow money from IMF, World Bank, JICA, ADB , Malaysia, Japan and China mostly

 

[Aung Zaya]

Well the Philippines case it's going to be a $1 trillion by 2030 ad our GDP is 272 billion US and our economy is fast growing in fact we growing at phase 6% to 7% every year we are one of the worlds fast growing economies

wowww... congratz.. bro.. then Philippines will be fourth $1 trillion economy followed by Vietnam in 2030. I'm always impressed the tiger club economy of Philippine.. in here , How much FDI do u received for last year...? how do u think which fact make ur impressive growth rate stable.. Bro..?

our FDI always remains around $ 1 billion , probably you are getting the amount of FDI in last 3 years which we got in whole BD history
It has always been creation of bad image of Bangladesh, i don't know why
for our development we always borrow money from IMF, World Bank, JICA, ADB , Malaysia, Japan and China mostly

i dont think so... may be calculation may take place in different way.. bro.. it should be around at least 3B USD...

 

[alaungphaya]

I dont know.. bro.. if i have a chance to choose ... i would prefer even 6 Mi-28NE than 12 Z-10....

Me too! But the Mi-28 has been in development for so long I don't know when they'll even start exporting.

our FDI always remains around $ 1 billion , probably you are getting the amount of FDI in last 3 years which we got in whole BD history
It has always been creation of bad image of Bangladesh, i don't know why
for our development we always borrow money from IMF, World Bank, JICA, ADB , Malaysia, Japan and China mostly

BD has done well with its RMG but to move to that next step you need foreign investment and expertise and foreigners just aren't willing to invest. That's why I've noticed in the past few years the increasing reliance on India which will try hard to bring BD closer to the orbit with loans and investment.

 

[BDforever]

BD has done well with its RMG but to move to that next step you need foreign investment and expertise and foreigners just aren't willing to invest. That's why I've noticed in the past few years the increasing reliance on India which will try hard to bring BD closer to the orbit with loans and investment.

Our main problem was infrastructural. By the end 2018, we will have major infrastructural works completed and it is said that BD is going to achieve above 8% growth (even possibility of above 10% growth)

i dont think so... may be calculation may take place in different way.. bro.. it should be around at least 3B USD...

i wish that would happen