Experts for developing infrastructure to achieve SDGs

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DHAKA, July 16, 2018 (BSS)- Experts at a meeting today urged the
authorities concerned to take more initiatives for developing the country’s
infrastructure, including seaports and railways, to achieve the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

The call came from the meeting of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of
Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Standing Committee relating to the Planning
Ministry held at FBCCI board room in the city, said a press release here
today.

Director In-Charge of the committee Shafiqul Islam Vorosha presented the
detailed future plan of the committee while Chairman of the Standing
Committee Enayet Hossain Chowdhury presided over the meeting.

Taking part at the discussion, the business leaders expressed their
interest to work with Planning Ministry in developing the infrastructure for
trade and industry.

They emphasized on easing the traffic congestion situation of the capital
to run their business activities smoothly.

Besides, they urged the authorities concerned to set up the ‘animal hats’
before Eid-ul-Azha in such way that the business activities may not hampered.

FBCCI Vice-President M Muntakim Ashraf and FBCCI directors Helena
Jahangir, Abu Motaleb, Yusuf Ashraf and Hafez Harun-Or-Roshid also
participated in the discussion.