DHAKA, May 19, 2026 (BSS) - A delegation from the Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), led by its President Rupali Haque Chowdhury, has met with Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, to discuss 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), said a press release. 

FICCI representatives emphasized the importance of a predictable and business-friendly policy environment, highlighting the need for a long-term budgetary roadmap that would enable investors to better anticipate tax structures and make informed investment decisions.

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 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.