Dhaka: Canadian High Commission in Dhaka Benoît-Pierre Laramée on Sunday said there must be an end to the ongoing violence as it is hurting the economy and people with an added impact on Bangladesh’s image.

‘We’re seeing the terrible impact on the Bangladeshis and the country. This is truly unacceptable’ Laramée told in a press conference on Sunday.

Laramee said all the businesspeople like stability and peace to do their investment and mentioned that these are the conditions to increase Canadian investment in Bangladesh.

Canada Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CanCham)

President Masud Rahman, among others, spoke at the press conference.

The Canadian diplomat said ‘I am very saddened and distressed when I see the sufferings of the victims. These victims are certainly the most vulnerable people. There must be an end to violence and there must be a creation of peaceful political space.”

Responding to another question on how the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from Canada can be increased, Laramée said, “This is something what we to promote. As we move forward, I believe the next step is to increase Canadian FDI in Bangladesh.”