Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon Austria to make larger investment in Bangladesh. "Make investment in Bangladesh as the geographical location is convenient for it," she said when Chancellor of Austria Karl Nehammer phoned her at 4pm today.

The two leaders held talks for around 10 minutes marking the golden jubilee of the diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Austria. PM's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed newsmen after the talks. During the phone conversation, the Austrian chancellor expressed his desire to be a development partner of Bangladesh, PM's press secretary said.

The prime minister thanked the Austrian head of government for giving Bangladesh Covid-19 vaccine while the chancellor assured of giving more vaccine in future if required. Karl Nehammer expressed his desire to visit Bangladesh while the prime minister also invited him to this end.