Prime Minister's Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman has said that businesses have to face the challenge of higher interest rates in future.

He said this while speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony of the FBCCI's extended office in Gulshan, at Aakash Tower in Gulshan Avenue on Monday evening.

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Salman F Rahman said the economy is under pressure due to different external effects and the interest rate is soaring, and these external issues would not be solved immediately.

He urged businessmen to raise production and use the latest technology to face the challenges.

He highlighted the significance of this extended office in Gulshan and lauded the efforts of the current and previous Board of FBCCI whose efforts set up this office.

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This initiative will play a vital role in supporting entrepreneurs and fostering business growth, he added.

 “The government always gives special priority to FBCCI's recommendations or proposals. As we're passing through a difficult time, I urged all the entrepreneurs to think out of the box in order to maintain economic growth,” Salman added.

FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam said that the newly established FBCCI extended office is set to facilitate and expedite crucial business interactions for local entrepreneurs, foreign investors, ambassadors of different countries, and other dignitaries.

This strategic move aims to streamline FBCCI's activities and foster stronger ties between the business community and international stakeholders, he said.

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FBCCI former president Mahbubur Rahman, Abdul Awal Mintoo, Mir Nasir Hossain, Kazi Akram Uddin Ahmed, Md. Jashim Uddin and other distinguished guests attended the inauguration ceremony.