Business Initiative Leading Development (BUILD) Chairperson Abul Kasem Khan has met newly elected President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Md. Jashim Uddin and discussed issues of mutual interest.  During the meeting at the FBCCI Secretariat, BUILD Chairperson said they will see further development of business and industry in the country under the dynamic leadership of the new FBCCI President. Read:COP26 President-Designate Sharma due Wednesday to discuss climate issues BUILD Chairperson said FBCCI President's guidance during the pandemic will be very important for our business community, said a media release on Tuesday.  Referring to the MOU signed between FBCCI and BUILD in 2015, BUILD Chairperson requested the support from FBCCI for joint collaboration. FBCCI President Md. Jashim Uddin said FBCCI will work towards accelerating private sector growth and will give highest priority in resolving the many challenges faced by businesses.  He stressed the need to strengthen research and innovation as these would help reach the 2041 economic vision for the country. Read:Bloomberg writer pours his heart out while praising Bangladesh’s progress BUILD CEO Ferdaus Ara Begum also welcomes the new President as the Co-chair of the Taxation Working Committee of BUILD and requests his support and guidance.  

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), with the support of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), developed a planning toolkit for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to revive their business operation to the new environment.

Business Initiative Leading Development (BUILD), a research and advocacy organisation, on Tuesday said COVID-19 brought a wave of new changes and  challenges not only within the country but also throughout the globe  which will impact bilateral, trilateral and global relationship.