Bangladesh PM meets business leaders

On August 1, 2026, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a four-hour consultation meeting with private sector entrepreneurs at the Prime Minister's Office in Tejgaon, organized by the Bangladesh — Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The meeting focused on business expansion, attracting foreign investment, improving the investment climate, addressing energy crisis, taxation, and regulatory complexities. Business leaders called for easier access to credit, greater policy support, and a more business-friendly environment. The government reported that decisions had been taken on 21 of 28 issues raised in a previous meeting, with the remaining seven under process. Business leaders presented a roadmap to raise Bangladesh's annual export earnings to US$100 billion by 2030, and the government assured diplomatic support to help expand export markets. The Prime Minister announced that another meeting would be held within two to three months and expressed optimism that continued cooperation could bring positive economic changes within four to five years. Additionally, the government decided to introduce 24-hour uninterrupted services at the country's ports to facilitate faster trade.