Bangladeshi academician expresses concern over sluggish economic growth

Dhaka, May 6 (ANI): Former Governor of Bangladesh Bank and professor of business school, BRAC University, Salehuddin Ahmed, on Tuesday expressed concern over slow growth rate and said growth should be oriented towards productive and employment generating activities, which will benefit people. Ahmed while addressing a reporter in Dhaka said the efforts to increase the growth rate should also aim at overall development of the society. Ahmed urged the government to emphasise on balanced growth and on the areas which were usually neglected. Stressing on investment in Bangladesh, Ahmed said the key sectors of the country are struggling due to poor investment.