BB Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur today exchanged views with representatives of FBCCI at BB headquarters. Photo: FBCCI Facebook page

DHAKA, Jan 26, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur 
today urged businessmen to provide necessary support and cooperation for 
sustainable development of the economy.

"Bangladesh Bank is working intensively to ensure discipline in the financial 
sector," he said while exchanging views with representatives of the 
Bangladesh Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) at BB 
headquarters in the city. 

FBCCI Administrator Md Hafizur Rahman, former FBCCI President Mir Nasir 
Hossain and former FBCCI Vice-President Abul Kashem Haider, among others, 
were present on the occasion. 

During the meeting, the FBCCI made several recommendations to BB for 
development of the country's economy by providing policy support to 
unintentional defaulters, controlling inflation, maintaining stable interest 
rates and maintaining a normal dollar supply.

In addition, the FBCCI urged the central bank to take necessary steps to 
ensure more business-friendly environment in the country.

In the meeting, business leaders also placed special emphasis on bringing 
interest rates to single digits to maintain the competitiveness of local 
industries.