A delegation from the Foreign Investors’ Chamber
of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), led by President Zaved Akhtar, met with
Adilur Rahman Khan, Adviser to the Ministry of Industries, at his office
today.
The meeting centered on collaborative approaches to tackle industrial
challenges in Bangladesh, said a FICCI press release.
During the discussions, both the delegation and the adviser explored
strategies for short-term and mid-term solutions aimed at boosting industrial
growth.
Key topics included intellectual property rights, trademarks, and other
pressing industrial issues. The FICCI delegation proposed establishing a
single IP office to handle all IP-related issues, including copyright,
trademark, patent design, and geographical indications (GI).
Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan praised FICCI for its proactive stance in
addressing sectoral issues. He highlighted the importance of private sector
involvement to optimize the use of government industrial parks and called for
strong cooperation to fos
ter the growth of Bangladesh’s industrial sector.
The meeting was attended by Industries Ministry Senior Secretary Zakia
Sultana, other high-ranking officials from the ministry, and members of the
FICCI Board of Directors: Md Mahbub ur Rahman, Faisal Ahmed Chowdhury,
Sumitava Basu, and Executive Director T.I.M. Nurul Kabir.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
