A seven-member delegation from the Bangladesh Economic Zones Investors Association (Bezia) on Wednesday called on Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali to discuss modifications, and deletions to certain budget proposals pertaining to Bezia in the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024–2025.
Matiur Rahman, chairman and managing director of the Uttara Group of Companies, headed the delegation.
Among others, Bezia directors Asif Ashraf, Delwar Hossain Titu, A Mannan Khan, Mostafa Kamal, and Sumon Chandra Bhowmick were present.
Abu Hena Md. Rahmatul Munim, chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), Md Masud Sadiq, member, NBR, and CEO of Bezia Aparup Chowdhury were also in attendance at the discussion.
Issues with the budget that impede the economic zones' ability to develop the nation's industrialization, attract foreign investment, and create jobs were brought up throughout the discussion.
The conversation was successful overall and meeting ended with thanks to the Minister.