MCCI and Policy Exchange Bangladesh Have Jointly Presented a Roadmap for the New Government

Last week, the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI) and Policy Exchange Bangladesh have jointly presented a roadmap for the new government, urging it to take decisive measures within its first 100 days to stabilize the economy, strengthen fiscal discipline, and restore private-sector confidence. The jointly prepared policy publication, titled 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫-𝐋𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡, was unveiled at MCCI office in Gulshan. The launching event also featured remarks from leading economists, journalists, and business leaders, who discussed contingency planning to safeguard economic stability amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. The launch began with the welcome remarks from MCCI President Mr. Kamran T. Rahman, who highlighted the report’s recommendations and stressed the importance of prioritizing action on the seven critical areas of economic challenge identified in the publication. Policy Exchange Bangladesh Chairman, Dr. M Masrur Reaz delivered the keynote presentation, emphasizing that the government’s first 100 days will be crucial for laying the foundation for recovery and long-term growth. He noted that initiating the reform process during this period would help restore investor confidence and revive the momentum of private sector-led growth. However, he also underscored that these multidimensional challenges cannot be addressed through isolated initiatives; rather, they require coordinated economic management and comprehensive reforms. Mr. Hossain Zillur Rahman, former adviser to the caretaker government and Executive Chairman of the Power and Participation Research Centre – PPRC, attended the event as the chief guest. Mr. Habibullah N Karim, Senior Vice President of MCCI, and former MCCI President Mr. M. Anis Ud Dowla, were also present at the launching ceromony.