MCCI Organizes Post-budget Discussion with PRI

Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI), in collaboration with Policy Research Institute (PRI), organized a post-budget discussion titled “Bangladesh from Vulnerability to Resilience and Rapid Inclusive Development” on Sunday, 19 June 2022, at MCCI Motijheel Office. Mr. M. A. Mannan, MP, Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Planning, graced the event (via online) as the Chief Guest while Dr. Shamsul Alam, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Planning, attended the event as the Special Guest. Dr. M.A. Razzaque, Research Director, PRI, gave the keynote presentation, while Mr. Adeeb H. Khan, FCA, Chair, MCCI Tariff and Taxation Committee, gave a presentation on the impact of direct and indirect taxes. MCCI President Mr. Md. Saiful Islam made the welcome remarks, while Dr. Zaidi Sattar, Chairman, PRI, gave a presentation on the macroeconomic aspects of the budget, especially from the historical perspective. Finally, MCCI Vice-President Mr. Habibullah N. Karim offered a vote of thanks. MCCI Secretary-General and CEO Mr. Farooq Ahmed moderated the event.

The discussion was attended by members of the business community, think tanks, and the media. The event was followed by lunch.