Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus assured business leaders of full support to elevate Bangladesh’s industrial growth. “Our foremost responsibility is to protect the industries,” he stated, emphasizing the government’s commitment to advancing the sector.
During a courtesy call at the State Guest House Jamuna, a business delegation led by International Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh (ICCB) President Mahbubur Rahman, discussed key concerns with the chief adviser. Yunus highlighted that the recent student-led revolution has sparked new hope in the country, and the Interim Government is dedicated to implementing critical reforms in industry, finance, and manufacturing.
Business leaders voiced concerns over recent unrest in the garment and pharmaceutical sectors, suspecting the involvement of external instigators. They urged enhanced security in industrial zones, warning that the country’s image could suffer without proper safety measures.
Prof. Yunus reassured them of the government’s commitment to safeguarding factories from violence and called on industry leaders to pursue labor reforms to attract more orders from global brands. He noted that updating labor laws to meet ILO standards presents a significant opportunity for the country. Prof. Yunus also mentioned his discussions with global CEOs, who expressed strong interest in investing in Bangladesh and increasing their orders from local manufacturers.
Attendees included Tapan Chowdhury, managing director of Square Pharmaceuticals; AK Azad, former FBCCI president; Mir Nasir Hossain, another former FBCCI president; Khondker Rafiqul Islam, president of BGMEA; and Naser Ezaz Bijoy, managing director of Standard Chartered Bangladesh.
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