Bangladesh Competition Commission (BCC) and media can together play an important role in building a competitive business environment and ensuring fair business practices in the country. 

In this regard, the BCC is ensuring fair competition by preventing anti-competitive behavior such as monopolistic market arrangements or cartels, which is helping to drive the country toward sustainable economic growth through innovation and productivity growth.

Pradip Ranjan Chakraborty, Chairperson of the BCC said this while speaking as the chief guest at a seminar on ‘Implementation the BCC Act and Role of Media to Establish a Fair Competition in the Market’, held at the Auditorium of the Economic Reporters’ Forum (ERF) on Saturday. The BCC and ERF jointly organized the event.

The BCC Chairperson said the commission's efforts in promoting fair competition, market efficiency, consumer protection, and strong institutions are contributing significantly to the development of Bangladesh.

“To maintain a fair competitive environment in business, the Commission has strengthened the market monitoring system and is properly conducting the investigation of cases filed for anti-competitive activities,” he pointed out.

Md. Hafizur Rahman, a member of BCC, in a presentation highlighted the implementation of ‘The Competition Act 2012’. The BCC filed 97 cases, of which 51 cases were disposed of through fines and punishment.

Besides, the commission issued 74 ‘Sue Moto cases observing abusing the Commission Act by different companies, he said.

He emphasized that the consumer will get the best product at a competitive price if ‘The Competition Act’ is implemented fully.

The BCC members Sowdagar Mustafizur Rahman and Salma Akhter Jahan, ERF president Mohammad Refayet Ullah Mirdha, senior journalists Abdul Hannan, SM Jahangir, Salauddin Bablu also spoke in the program. ERF joint secretary SM Mizanur Rahman moderated the event.