The high-level US Government delegation visited Dhaka for a roundtable on Economic Reforms. The discussion focused on important issues such as exchange rate, foreign currency reserve, inflation, financial sector, journey towards upper middle-income status among other issues. Dr Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director, CPD, joined the session and had an interactive discussion on Bangladesh economy with high level U.S. delegation. She discussed policy priorities for the government in the next few months. She also highlighted the importance of improving business environment to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Bangladesh which can contribute to employment generation and economic growth. Besides, she emphasised on export diversification in view of Bangladesh’s imminent LDC graduation and the resultant loss of international support measures.