The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) called for ensuring energy security and policy continuity to attract more foreign investment, as the country steers a crucial economic transition.
Discussion on "AmCham Insights: Economic and Investment Outlook" held recently at Sheraton Hotel in Dhaka, AmCham President Syed Ershad Ahmed said Bangladesh must focus on stability, logistics improvement, and anti-corruption measures to reinforce investor trust.
The session was supported by Philip Morris Bangladesh Limited and featured leading economists and policymakers.
Ershad Ahmed noted that Bangladesh is restructuring its financial and administrative systems - including splitting the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and strengthening banking governance - to build a sustainable and investment-friendly economy.
He asserted that without energy security, even the best reforms would fail to yield lasting investor confidence.
Dr. Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), presented a candid assessment of the economic outlook. She said growth slowed to around 4 per cent in FY2025 despite steady remittances and exports.
