American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) on Thursday said they look forward to continued collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and other relevant stakeholders in advancing policies that support sustainable economic development and a more conducive business environment in Bangladesh.
The Executive Committee (EC) of the AmCham met Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury at the Bangladesh Secretariat to introduce its newly elected Executive Committee and discuss key priorities related to the FY2026-27 national budget.
The meeting marked the first formal engagement between the newly elected Executive Committee of AmCham Bangladesh and the finance Minister, reaffirming the Chamber’s commitment to fostering closer public-private collaboration to support Bangladesh's sustainable economic growth and investment objectives.
The AmCham delegation was led by its President Syed Mohammad Kamal, and included Vice-President Ala Uddin Ahmad, Treasurer Reza Ur Rahman Mahmud, Executive Committee Members Habib Bhuiyan, Al Mamun M Rashel and Ataur Rahim Chowdhury, along with AmCham members Md Moinul Huq, Sabbir Ahmed and Momshad Ali Khan.
During the meeting, AmCham highlighted the continued contribution of American investors across key sectors, including energy, insurance, and financial services, digital economy, FMCG, RMG, and shared industry perspectives on improving the investment climate.
The delegation also provided targeted feedback on the FY2026-27 National Budget, noting its positive direction while emphasizing the importance of effective execution to fully realise its growth ambitions.
The discussion reflected a constructive exchange on policy priorities, with particular focus on strengthening investor confidence, ensuring regulatory predictability, and enhancing public-private collaboration to support Bangladesh’s sustained economic growth.
AmCham Bangladesh expressed its appreciation to the finance minister for his valuable time and constructive engagement.
