A delegation from the Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) on Tuesday met Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury to discuss strategic priorities for the national budget for fiscal year 2026-27.

Led by FICCI President Rupali Haque Chowdhury, the delegation exchanged views with the Finance Minister regarding the country’s current investment climate, prevailing macroeconomic challenges, and essential interventions required to accelerate Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows under the new government.

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The delegation included FICCI Senior Vice President Deepal Abeywickrema, Vice President Mohammad Iqbal Chowdhury, and other members of the chamber's Board of Directors.

During the meeting, the business leaders strongly advocated for a predictable, transparent, and business-friendly policy environment. They specifically emphasised the necessity of a long-term budgetary roadmap that would allow multinational corporations and foreign investors to accurately project tax structures and execute well-informed investment decisions.

Furthermore, the chamber stressed that maintaining competitive tax policies and institutional consistency is vital to strengthening global investor confidence, which would ultimately enhance Bangladesh’s competitive edge over its peer economies.

Describing the meeting as a constructive platform, both sides explored avenues for closer public-private collaboration to steer sustainable economic growth and address structural bottlenecks.

The FICCI leadership reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the government to attract high-quality investments that align with the country's long-term development targets, according to a press release.