Govt on right track to build sustainable economy: Ficci president

The measures the government has taken will allow Bangladesh to remain on right track towards building a sustainable and steady economy amid deteriorating global conditions, said Naser Ezaz Bijoy, president of the Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Ficci).

And, as always, Ficci will be working to support the government to stand well positioned by tackling the economic crisis, he added.

The Ficci president made the comment at the chamber's 59th annual general meeting at the Westin Dhaka hotel today.

The Ficci also pledged working with the government to overcome the ongoing financial crisis.

Ficci member companies are contributing more than 30 per cent internal revenue of the government and representing more than 90 per cent inward foreign direct investment in Bangladesh, Naser said.

"With this huge contribution we became the change maker of the economy and development partner of the country," he said.

"With the representation of more than 200 member companies, including our board of directors and committee members, we have attained some achievement even in this adverse economic climate by continuous advocacy with the government, policy makers, regulators and different stakeholders to promote and protect our members business interest."

Indicating chamber's future endeavour, he said: "We have set a goal prioritised four broad themes of activities to achieve key objectives of Ficci such as supporting members by ease of doing business, policy advocacy, promoting Ficci and attracting FDI in Bangladesh. In this regard we are all set to organise some flagship events next year."

Ficci Vice President Shwapna Bhowmick, Executive Director TIM Nurul Kabir, including board of directors, Ficci members and representatives, were present at the annual general meeting.