Chairperson of the Bangladesh Competition  Commission AHM Ahsan. Photo: Collected

DHAKA, Feb 28, 2026 (BSS) - Chairperson of the Bangladesh Competition 
Commission AHM Ahsan today said that due to effective initiatives undertaken 
by the government and the private sector, a noticeable stability has been 
observed in the market, particularly for essential commodities, during the 
Holy Month of Ramadan this year. 

He said this while addressing a view-exchange meeting on the "Necessity of 
maintaining an improved law & order situation to facilitate the ease of doing 
business" as the chief guest organised by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and 
Industry (DCCI) held today at the DCCI Auditorium.
 
Md. Abdur Rahim Khan, administrator of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers 
of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), spoke at the seminar as a special guest.

Ahsan mentioned that there is no alternative to properly coordinating supply 
and demand in market management and emphasized the importance of ensuring 
accurate data on the use and distribution of essential goods.
 
"Creating a business-friendly environment in the country reduces 
institutional costs for entrepreneurs, which in turn positively impacts 
product prices," he said.

Bangladesh Competition Commission Chairperson also stressed the need for 
cooperation with the law enforcement agencies in maintaining law and order 
and expressed hope that the newly-elected government would take stronger 
measures to ensure safety and security across all sectors.

In his remarks as special guest, FBCCI's Md. Abdur Rahim Khan said that there 
is no alternative to improving the law-and-order situation and ensuring 
proper market management for the smooth functioning of business operation.
 
He noted that ensuring overall economic growth would help improve political 
system and the law-and-order situation, which would, in turn, reduce 
activities outside the framework of law and policy. 

However, he emphasized the need to ensure certain reform measures promptly so 
that visible changes can be observed and public confidence restored.

Shibir Bicitra Barua, additional secretary of Ministry of Commerce, mentioned 
that the Ministry of Commerce has undertaken initiatives to introduce the IPO 
Policy 2025-28, which will further facilitate business and investment 
activities.

In his welcome address, DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed said the private sector 
has not achieved the desired level of progress over the past few years due to 
contractionary monetary policy, unexpected deterioration of the overall law 
and order situation, illegal extortion, irregularities, corruption, 
administrative complexities and bureaucratic red-tapism. 

He expressed the hope that the newly-elected government will prioritize 
facilitating trade and investment, particularly by improving the law-and-
order situation. 

Taskeen emphasized that there is no alternative to ensuring a safe and 
predictable environment for boosting trade and investment, alongside 
macroeconomic stability. 

Furthermore, he stressed the need for increased coordination between the 
private sector, law enforcement agencies, policymakers and economic 
ministries or organizations to address the current situation.

Abdul Jalil, director of Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection, 
said that excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides in domestically 
produced potatoes is deteriorating their quality, and due to the failure to 
meet international standards, Bangladesh is being deprived of potato exports 
to foreign markets.
 
He emphasized the need for effective initiatives through coordination among 
farmers, entrepreneurs, and government agencies.

Mohammad Harun Or Rashid, deputy commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, 
urged the public to refrain from occupying footpaths and roads for setting up 
shops to reduce traffic congestion and assured that the police would take the 
highest level of initiative to control extortion.

In the open discussion session Haji Abul Hashem, a businessman, stated that 
traffic congestion and the deterioration of the law and order situation are 
two major concerns for businesspeople, and the government must take a strong 
role to address these issues. 

He also expressed the need for a tolerable VAT and tax policy so that 
businesspeople can operate comfortably.

Tarikul Islam Khan, Managing Director (MD) of Nahar Cold Storage Limited, 
businessmen Haji Md. Golam Mowla, Haji Md. Monir Hossain and Haji Mohammad 
Ali Bhutto also spoke, among others, on the occasion.

DCCI Senior Vice-President Razeev H Chowdhury, Vice President Md. Salem 
Sulaiman and members of the Board of Directors were also present on the 
occasion.