April 19, 2026
MCCI Organizes Seminar on National Budget 2026-2027
The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI), in collaboration with the Economic Reporters Forum (ERF), organized a seminar on “National Budget 2026–2027: Priorities and Perspectives of the Private Sector” on Sunday, 19 April 2026, at La Vita Hall, Lakeshore Hotel, Gulshan-2, Dhaka. The seminar aimed to offer practical recommendations to support a business-friendly budget, promote investment, and accelerate economic growth.
Kamran T. Rahman, President of MCCI, delivered the welcome remarks, followed by introductory remarks from Doulot Akter Mala, President of ERF. Hasan Mahmood set the tone, while Md. Shahadat Hossain presented the keynote analysis. The session was followed by an engaging discussion in which a number of MCCI members took the floor to share their views and recommendations on the upcoming budget. Dr. Abdul Mazid, former Chairman of NBR made detailed comments on the proposals.
Snehasish Barua presented a synopsis of the key conclusions, and the event concluded with a vote of thanks from MCCI. The seminar was moderated by Farooq Ahmed, Secretary-General and CEO, MCCI.
The event was attended by MCCI and ERF members, policymakers, economists, financial sector experts, and representatives from various media outlets.
The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI), in collaboration with the Economic Reporters Forum (ERF), organized a seminar on “National Budget 2026–2027: Priorities and Perspectives of the Private Sector” on Sunday, 19 April 2026, at La Vita Hall, Lakeshore Hotel, Gulshan-2, Dhaka. The seminar aimed to offer practical recommendations to support a business-friendly budget, promote investment, and accelerate economic growth.
Kamran T. Rahman, President of MCCI, delivered the welcome remarks, followed by introductory remarks from Doulot Akter Mala, President of ERF. Hasan Mahmood set the tone, while Md. Shahadat Hossain presented the keynote analysis. The session was followed by an engaging discussion in which a number of MCCI members took the floor to share their views and recommendations on the upcoming budget. Dr. Abdul Mazid, former Chairman of NBR made detailed comments on the proposals.
Snehasish Barua presented a synopsis of the key conclusions, and the event concluded with a vote of thanks from MCCI. The seminar was moderated by Farooq Ahmed, Secretary-General and CEO, MCCI.
The event was attended by MCCI and ERF members, policymakers, economists, financial sector experts, and representatives from various media outlets.
