Dhaka: The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), a prominent trade body in the nation, successfully held its 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the DCCI Auditorium in the capital. During the meeting, DCCI members highlighted the importance of strong political will and consensus to foster a business-friendly environment for the growth of the private sector.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, attendees at the meeting stressed the need for reforms in trade and investment policies, addressing complications in revenue management, and introducing automation. They also called for the development of the logistics sector, simplified procedures for access to low-interest loans, uninterrupted energy supply for industries, and improvements in the overall law-and-order situation, as stated in a DCCI press release.
DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed led the meeting, which was attended by Senior Vice President Razeev H Chowdhury, Vice President Md. Salem Sulaiman, board members, former Presidents, and represen
tatives from member organizations. In his remarks, Ahmed acknowledged the economic challenges faced in 2025, including geopolitical tensions, increased tariff rates, contractionary monetary policy, prolonged inflation, and an ongoing energy crunch.
Ahmed noted positive trends emerging from measures taken by the interim government to address these issues but emphasized the necessity of good governance, political will, and timely policies with effective implementation to maintain a conducive business environment. Throughout the year, DCCI organized numerous seminars, discussions, and meetings to support the private sector and policymakers.
Ahmed also introduced the ‘Economic Position Index (EPI)’, a new initiative by DCCI to aid data-driven decision-making for policymakers, researchers, and entrepreneurs by measuring quarterly changes in economic activities in manufacturing and services. He highlighted DCCI’s efforts to expand Bangladesh’s trade footprint through seven trade delegations to various countries
and the signing of agreements with domestic and foreign organizations.
He expressed optimism about DCCI’s ongoing efforts for the country’s private sector development. The event also featured speeches from former DCCI President Aftab Ul Islam, former Senior Vice President Alhaj Abdus Salam, and other notable figures.