Seminar Recommendation
FGD on Implementation of the STS for Smooth Transition from LDC Status
To explore effective implementation strategies for the Smooth Transition Strategy (STS), Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) and Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP) of the Economic Relations Division (ERD) jointly organized an FGD on "Implementation of the STS for Smooth Transition from LDC Status" held on March 10. The objective of the event was to develop pragmatic policy recommendations aligned with local industrial needs to ensure a successful and sustainable transition.
A. H. M. Jahangir, Additional Secretary of ERD & the Project Director of SSGP delivered the opening remarks. Dr. Mostafa Abid Khan, Component Manager of SSGP and former Member of the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) presented the keynote paper. Taskeen Ahmed, President of Dhaka Chamber chaired the event and also preented a paper on the private sector persective. Md. Shahriar Kader Siddiky, Secretary, Economic Relations Division, Ministry of Finance was present as the Chief Guest Mahbubur Rahman, Secretary, Ministry of Commerce was present as the Special Guest.
Mohammed Mahbubur Rahman Patwari, Managing Director of Sonali Aansh Industries Limited; Asif Ashraf, former Director of BGMEA and Managing Director & CEO of Urmi Group; Mohammad Hatem, President of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters' Association (BKMEA); Manwar Hossain, Chairman of Anwar Group of Industries and Former Director of DCCI; Rizwan Rahman, former President of DCCI and Managing Director of ETBL Holdings Limited; Munir Choudhury, National Trade Expert, Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project-1 (BRCP-1), GoB and Dr. Md. Rezaul Bashar Siddique, Component Manager of SSGP, ERD & former Additional Secretary, GoB took part in the discussion.
Published on: 2025-03-30