The country’s business leaders yesterday said an active role of the new leadership of the country’s apex trade body will draw more investment to the country.
They said this at a reception accorded to the Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) President Abdul Matlub Ahmad.
Bangladesh Malaysia Chamber of Commerce (BMCCI) organised the programme at a city hotel yesterday.
“Whatever decision you take in the FBCCI, you must serve the country’s interest,” said Salahuddin Kasem Khan,” Managing Director of AK Khan and Company.
He said Bangladesh needs additional 10% investment to reach 7% growth and there should be efforts to attract foreign direct investment.
“Bangladesh must have more success stories to attract new investors in Bangladesh and hoped that Matlub will bring about a success in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI),” said Lee Yun-young, Korean Ambassador to Dhaka.
The envoy said Matlub has been trying for the last nine months to bring more Korean investors to Bangladesh and through joint efforts, Bangladesh will have more FDI.
Matlub will be the man who can make a difference and will be able to properly serve the business community, said BMCCI President Syed Nurul Islam.
“He will prove that he is the right person to lead us.”
in his address, Matlub Ahmad assured all of working in line with the business community’s desire.
He said he is working primarily on two agenda – bring down bank interest and establish industries in all districts.
The FBCCI chief said he would work for promotion of more investment in Bangladesh.
