Two major companies from the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Ports Group and Masdar, have unveiled plans to invest in Bangladesh's port development, management, and logistics, as well as the renewable energy sector.

The proposals were presented by Ahmad Ibrahim Al Mutawa, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports Group, and Fatima Almadhloum Alsuwaidi, head of development and investment for Asia-Pacific at Masdar, during a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna.

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"Bangladesh is ready for business," said the chief adviser, welcoming the investment proposals.

"Bring your people and set up as many plants as you want."

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Abu Dhabi Ports Group, the fourth major port operator to express interest in Bangladesh in just one week, aims to partner with the Chittagong Port Authority to develop one of the proposed Bay Terminals.

This venture would involve financing, operating, and maintaining container and multipurpose terminals.

Masdar, a renewable energy company, has proposed a $500 million investment in a 250-megawatt solar power project on reclaimed coastal land.

UAE Ambassador Abdulla Ali Alhmoudi and other senior officials, including Khalilur Rahman and Lamiya Morshed, were also present.

During the meeting, Alhmoudi extended an invitation for the Chief Adviser to attend the World Government Summit in Dubai this February.