Executive Committee (EC) of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) delegation called on Minister of Finance, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, MP, yesterday at the Bangladesh Secretariat to introduce its newly elected Executive Committee and discuss key priorities related to the FY2026–27 National Budget, a press release said.
The meeting marked the first formal engagement between the
newly elected Executive Committee of AmCham Bangladesh and the Finance
Minister, reaffirming the Chamber’s commitment to fostering closer
public-private collaboration to support Bangladesh’s sustainable economic
growth and investment objectives.
The AmCham delegation was led by Syed Mohammad Kamal,
President, and included Ala Uddin Ahmad, Vice President; Reza Ur Rahman Mahmud,
Treasurer; Executive Committee Members Habib Bhuiyan, Al Mamun M. Rashel, and
Ataur Rahim Chowdhury; along with AmCham members Md. Moinul Huq, Sabbir Ahmed,
and Momshad Ali Khan.
During the meeting, AmCham highlighted the continued
contribution of American investors across key sectors, including energy,
insurance, and financial services, digital economy, FMCG, RMG, and shared
industry perspectives on improving the investment climate. The delegation also
provided targeted feedback on the FY2026–27 National Budget, noting its
positive direction while emphasizing the importance of effective execution to
fully realize its growth ambitions.
The discussion reflected a constructive exchange on policy
priorities, with particular focus on strengthening investor confidence,
ensuring regulatory predictability, and enhancing public-private collaboration
to support Bangladesh’s sustained economic growth. The AmCham team has pledged
continued support to bring in more US Investment to Bangladesh
AmCham Bangladesh expressed its appreciation to the Hon’ble Finance Minister for his valuable time and constructive engagement. The Chamber looks forward to continued collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and other relevant stakeholders in advancing policies that support sustainable economic development and a more conducive business environment in Bangladesh.
