Speakers emphasized to improve business environ

AmCham dialogue held

American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) organise an dialogue on “Policy Alignment to Enhance the Trade and Investment Climate” at a city hotel on Sunday.
Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Honorable Advisor, Ministry of Finance, graced the program as the Chief Guest, and Mr. Md. Abdur Rahman Khan, FCMA, Chairman, National Board of Revenue (NBR), has also attended as the Special Guest. Dr. Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director, CPD presented the keynote at the dialogue event.
In the opening remarks, Eric M. Walker, Vice President, AmCham Bangladesh and President, Chevron Bangladesh mentioned Bangladesh needs to improve its business environment, infrastructure, and policies to enhance trade and investment competitiveness and align with global sustainability trends.
Dr. Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director, CPD emphasized revising policies, simplifying taxes, ensuring exchange rate stability, and improving infrastructure to boost trade and prepare for LDC graduation.
Dr. Ahmed, in his opening remarks, emphasized the interim government’s commitment to fostering an exclusive environment conducive to investment, particularly focusing on foreign direct investment (FDI). He outlined how aligning policies across sectors can simplify processes and create a more predictable business environment that attracts international investors.