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DCCI President called on Finance Minister

President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) Taskeen Ahmed today on 8th March, 2026 called on Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, MP at his Bangladesh Secretariat Office.

During the meeting Taskeen Ahmed proposed for gradual reduction in the policy rate to ease lending rate and stimulate private investment. He also proposed reconsidering the loan rescheduling facility for the genuine (unintentional) defaulters by extending the classification period. Through a coordinated approach to monetary, fiscal and structural reforms, Bangladesh can restore investor confidence strengthen financial stability, and accelerate inclusive development, he added. He also assured full support from business community in this regard.

Replying to the comments of Taskeen Ahmed, Minister for Finance and Planning Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, MP said that the private sector is the main engine of country’s growth. He assured that the present government will consider trade, commerce, businesses and investment as the most priority sector as country’s economy is mostly contributed by the private sector. He also said government is trying to develop the capital market to make it vibrant and make the Central Bank more private sector oriented through different initiatives. Government’s priority also includes easing private sector lending and more credit flow for enhancing private investment in the country.

DCCI’s Senior Vice President Razeev H Chowdhury and Vice President Md. Salem Sulaiman were also present during the meeting.

Published on: 2026-03-08