FBCCI delegation meets Army Chief

Seeks support for business-friendly environment

FE Team | Published: August 23, 2024 00:28:36

A delegation from the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), led by its president Mahbubul Alam, paid a courtesy visit to Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman at the Army Headquarters on Thursday.
The business leaders requested the support of the Bangladesh Army in creating a business-friendly environment, maintaining production at mills and factories, securing the supply chain, enhancing security at factories and business establishments, and addressing issues of extortion, as stated in a press release.
During the meeting, the FBCCI president expressed gratitude to the Army Chief for conducting various operations and patrols in industrial areas to address security concerns, reports BSS.
Mahbubul also expressed interest in collaborating with the army to strengthen security in industries and restore confidence among businessmen.
In response, General Waker-uz-Zaman assured the FBCCI delegation that the army would fulfill its responsibilities in ensuring the security of the business community and all citizens of the country.
He highlighted the army's ongoing efforts to maintain vigilance and support local and foreign investors in conducting their operations smoothly, while also ensuring security for mills, factories, supply chains, and ports.
The Army Chief encouraged the business community to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by providing information if any industry faces threats.
Former FBCCI presidents Mahbubur Rahman, Abdul Awal Mintoo, Mir Nasir Hossain, AK Azad, Md Jashim Uddin, Square Pharmaceuticals Limited managing director Tapan Chowdhury, DCCI president Ashraf Ahmed, BGMEA acting president Khandaker Rafiqul Islam, and Standard Chartered Bank Bangladesh CEO Naser Ejaj Bijoy were among those present at the event.