FICCI seeks business-friendly policy environment to boost investment

Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) called for a predictable and business-friendly policy environment to enable investors to better anticipate tax structures and make informed investment decisions.

 

It also highlighted the need for a long-term budgetary roadmap.

 

The Chamber also stressed the importance of competitive tax policies, policy consistency, and transparency to strengthen investor confidence and enhance Bangladesh’s competitiveness among peer economies.

 

The demands were made on Tuesday when a delegation from the FICCI, led by its President Rupali Haque Chowdhury, met with Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury.

 

They discussed the upcoming National Budget for FY2026–27 and Bangladesh’s broader economic priorities under the new government.

 

The delegation included Senior Vice President Deepal Abeywickrema, Vice President Mohammad Iqbal Chowdhury, and other members of the FICCI Board of Directors.

 

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the country’s investment climate, current economic challenges, and measures needed to attract greater foreign direct investment (FDI). 

 

The discussion served as a constructive platform for sharing private sector perspectives and exploring opportunities for closer collaboration between the government and the business community in support of sustainable economic growth.

 

FICCI Board members reaffirmed the Chamber’s commitment to working closely with the government to attract quality investment and contribute to Bangladesh’s long-term development goals.