Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed said Bangladesh is a favourable land for investment, urging businessmen “to invest without fear.”
He said the government is committed to facilitating business activities to attain a targeted economic growth.
The minister was speaking at a functiontitled “Celebrating Business”, organised by Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on the occasion of its 58th anniversary at a city hotel on Wednesday.
A book “Dhakar Banijjik Itihash” – Bengali translation of “Commercial History of Dhaka” was unveiled.
Tofail described Bangladesh as a country congenial to investment, and the government is giving importance on shipbuilding, jute, pharmaceuticals, leather, and agro-products.
Some IT companies of UK have shown their interest to invest about $4bn in Bangladesh, he said.
DCCI President Hossain Khaled urged the government to make reforms to pro-business policy, formulate result-oriented action plan and national SDGs committee, plus local and international partnership to foster growth.
Mahbubur Rahman, president of International Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh (ICC-B) said over the last six decades, DCCI has been working for the business community of Bangladesh and putting forward timely and business-friendly policy recommendations to the government.
DCCI has recognised Tasfia Nazreen, the only Bangladeshi who conquered seven summits including the Everest, Hafiz GA Siddiqui, Professor Emeritus of BRAC University, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Bangladesh National Cricket team captain, and Sadequa Rahman Sejuty, IT entrepreneur, for outstanding contributions to the society.
DCCI also honoured Late Amzad Khan Chowdhury, founder chairman of PRAN RFL Group. Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed handed over the crests of special recognitions to former DCCI presidents.
