PM discusses challenges, energy crisis in meeting with businesses

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday held a marathon meeting with top businesses, focusing on improving the investment climate, resolving industry challenges and addressing the ongoing energy crisis.The meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon, began around 11:30am and continued for nearly three and a half hours.After the meeting, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told reporters that a wide range of issues related to trade, commerce and investment were discussed, with business leaders outlining key challenges and offering recommendations. “Problems and challenges facing the business sector were discussed, and ways to address them were explored. Business leaders shared their views,” he said.He said many issues have been resolved, while others remain pending and will be settled through further discussions.Replying to a question on investment, the minister said the meeting aimed to create a more investment-friendly environment.The Prime Minister listened to the business leaders to understand where the ...

• 04 Apr 2026