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Industry Association Watch
Source: BDPolicyLab Watch record and cited public sourcesAs of 2026-07-05
The DCCI argues that the mismatch between the government's growth-oriented fiscal budget and the central bank's tight monetary policy is stifling private sector credit growth and investment.
DCCI leadership met with the Principal Secretary to the PM to discuss energy crisis mitigation and CMSME support.
DCCI delegation participated in the Guangzhou Sourcing Fair in China.
Signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with three Chinese chambers to bolster trade ties.
Formally submitted budget proposals for FY 2026–2027 to the government.
DCCI President paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Water Resources.
Founded 1958 under Companies Act 1913. Over 5,700 regular members per official site. Taskeen Ahmed elected president for 2025 (BSS); DCCI elects president annually, and 2026 news (e.g. tbsnews, bssnews) still cites him as current president. president_since set to 2025-01-01 as an approximate start of the 2025 term (exact handover date not confirmed).
Source: 3 primary source linksAs of 2026-07-05
Held bilateral trade discussions with a Turkish business delegation.
DCCI President met with the New Zealand High Commissioner to discuss trade and investment opportunities.
DCCI issued a reaction to the proposed national budget, calling it business-friendly but noting implementation challenges.
Issued a statement expressing disappointment over the central bank's decision to maintain a 10% policy rate.