Ananta Group hosted IMF DMD Antoinette Monsio Sayeh and other high officials of IMF team on January 16.

Throughout the visit, she was very positive and impressed to see the modern state production facilities in Bangladesh and how the government is supporting the entrepreneurs.

RMG industry's contribution to women's empowerment was highly appreciated by her. Antionette also took a keen interest in learning about the challenges of the sector, LDC graduation and its impact. Mutual table talk included overall private sector growth and future opportunities.

IMF DMD very courteously expressed her opinion by signing the Ananta group's visitor's book as follows: "It was truly energizing to see the entrepreneurial spirit of Bangladesh in action at Ananta. The strategic foresight is truly impressive, our gratitude for exposing us to this important part of the economic story in Bangladesh."

Ananta group has played a leading role in building the image of Bangladesh to the world. Among others, Sharif Zahir MD of Ananta Group, Antoinette Monsio Sayeh, Deputy Managing Director, Anne-Marie Gulde-Wolf, Deputy Director, Asia and Pacific Department, Rahul Anand, Mission Chief for Bangladesh, Amina Lahreche, Advisor to Deputy Managing Director, Jayendu De, Resident Representative of Bangladesh and Bhutan and Amit Khetarpaul , Assistant to the Director were also present during the visit.

BDST: 1552 HRS, JAN 20, 2023
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