Ruling, opposition parties will work for country's welfare, hope businesses
Wednesday, 31 December 2008
Jasim Uddin Haroon
The country's leading businesses said Tuesday the parliamentary polls were free, fair and credible and urged the incumbent government to take steps in combatting the world wide recession.
They also said the newly elected members of parliament should respect the people's verdict saying the parties in power and opposition should work unitedly for betterment of the country.
Business leaders also said public-private partnership should be strengthened further and expressed the hope that the next government led by Awami League (AL) chief will be able to usher in a new era.
Annisul Huq, president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) said this is a rare opportunity to show respect to the peoples mandate and every body should avail it.
"This is a historic election. People gave their verdict in an unprecedented way and the members of parliament should respect them by further improving law and order situation," he added.
"The future of the new government is bright as they are inheriting a downward trend in prices of imported goods. I think they should make good use of the advantage," Annisul added.
FBCCI chief expects that the new government will take financial measures and help the export earning sector.
"Central bank will announce monetary policy in January next. We want a business friendly monetary policy in the wake of global financial crisis," Annisul added.
Anwar-ul-Alam Chowdhury Parvez, president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said the next government has a vision for 2021 and it will help to explore the opportunities in different fields.
"The vision 2021 will help us to dream and I think this is achievable. We need only government's continued support for the industries including the RMG," Anwar added.
He said the government should take steps to address the economic crisis and tap its potentials.
"We want the new government to form a high-power task force headed by the next prime minister Sheikh Hasina to tap the benefit of the recession as the financial crisis might derive opportunity for the RMG sector," he added.
BGMEA chief also said calendar year 2009 is very crucial for the export earning sector and the government should offer financial incentive for the export-oriented industries.
Shahidul Islam Helal, president of Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) told the FE that the manifesto prepared by the AL is well planned and it needs to be implemented for poverty free Bangladesh.
"I congratulate the Awami League Chief and I also express my gratitude on behalf of the chamber to the caretaker government for holding the elections in a fair and free manner," he added.
He said the next government should give more authority to the industries ministry so that it can be conducive to the locals industries.
"Our ministry of industries virtually has no power to deal the local industry. We want the next government to take steps to give more authority to the ministry," he added.
He also said: "We want the next government to take steps to reopen a number closed mills and factories and policy measures to sustain local industries."
He also said the government must address the issues of power, gas and infrastructure development as these are the main factors for the growth of the local industries.
President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) said the government should continue the operation of Better Business Forum claiming it will ensure effective participation of public and private sectors in the development process.
MA Latif, president of Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) also hailed the election.
"We congratulate the caretaker government for holding a peaceful and free fair election and we hope that we will take business friendly steps for the business community and the peoples," MA Latif added.
The country's leading businesses said Tuesday the parliamentary polls were free, fair and credible and urged the incumbent government to take steps in combatting the world wide recession.
They also said the newly elected members of parliament should respect the people's verdict saying the parties in power and opposition should work unitedly for betterment of the country.
Business leaders also said public-private partnership should be strengthened further and expressed the hope that the next government led by Awami League (AL) chief will be able to usher in a new era.
Annisul Huq, president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) said this is a rare opportunity to show respect to the peoples mandate and every body should avail it.
"This is a historic election. People gave their verdict in an unprecedented way and the members of parliament should respect them by further improving law and order situation," he added.
"The future of the new government is bright as they are inheriting a downward trend in prices of imported goods. I think they should make good use of the advantage," Annisul added.
FBCCI chief expects that the new government will take financial measures and help the export earning sector.
"Central bank will announce monetary policy in January next. We want a business friendly monetary policy in the wake of global financial crisis," Annisul added.
Anwar-ul-Alam Chowdhury Parvez, president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said the next government has a vision for 2021 and it will help to explore the opportunities in different fields.
"The vision 2021 will help us to dream and I think this is achievable. We need only government's continued support for the industries including the RMG," Anwar added.
He said the government should take steps to address the economic crisis and tap its potentials.
"We want the new government to form a high-power task force headed by the next prime minister Sheikh Hasina to tap the benefit of the recession as the financial crisis might derive opportunity for the RMG sector," he added.
BGMEA chief also said calendar year 2009 is very crucial for the export earning sector and the government should offer financial incentive for the export-oriented industries.
Shahidul Islam Helal, president of Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) told the FE that the manifesto prepared by the AL is well planned and it needs to be implemented for poverty free Bangladesh.
"I congratulate the Awami League Chief and I also express my gratitude on behalf of the chamber to the caretaker government for holding the elections in a fair and free manner," he added.
He said the next government should give more authority to the industries ministry so that it can be conducive to the locals industries.
"Our ministry of industries virtually has no power to deal the local industry. We want the next government to take steps to give more authority to the ministry," he added.
He also said: "We want the next government to take steps to reopen a number closed mills and factories and policy measures to sustain local industries."
He also said the government must address the issues of power, gas and infrastructure development as these are the main factors for the growth of the local industries.
President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) said the government should continue the operation of Better Business Forum claiming it will ensure effective participation of public and private sectors in the development process.
MA Latif, president of Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) also hailed the election.
"We congratulate the caretaker government for holding a peaceful and free fair election and we hope that we will take business friendly steps for the business community and the peoples," MA Latif added.