Speaking at a seminar titled "Bangladesh in 2017 Davos: Some Reflections", Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali stated on Sunday that Professor Klaus Schwab had written a letter four days earlier. He mentioned that Prime Minister Hasina was the first elected leader of Bangladesh to be invited to the prestigious forum, which took place from Jan 17 to Jan 20. Ali emphasized that this invitation was a result of the Prime Minister's visionary leadership and her efforts to lead Bangladesh towards stability, development, and prosperity through her 'Vision 2021'. He further pointed out that Prof Schwab's letter confirmed this. The annual World Economic Forum meeting in Switzerland is known as the main platform for global leaders to collaborate and shape the global, regional, and industrial agenda at the start of each year. Leaders will be sharing their insights and innovations on how to navigate the future in this Forum. Newly elected UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is scheduled to attend the meeting. Hasina has been invited to participate in six sessions covering topics such as water, climate change, sustainable development, and the digital economy. During these sessions, she discussed the progress made in Bangladesh and shared her thoughts on future growth, including both opportunities and challenges. The foreign minister noted that Hasina's perspectives, often representing the developing world, helped other panelists understand the complexities of the challenges we are facing. During the seminar organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the challenges and limitations faced by a developing country were discussed in order to find solutions and pathways. Ali emphasized the importance of recognizing the value of the discussions at Davos, even if some may argue that they may not directly apply to their own situation. He also noted that these discussions offer useful insights into potential future scenarios as the country progresses to the next level. MCCI President Barrister Nihad Kabir was among those in attendance at the seminar held at a hotel in Dhaka.