A delegation of the Executive Committee (EC) of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) called on the Minister of Finance, Mr Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, MP, on Thursday at the Bangladesh Secretariat to introduce its newly elected Executive Committee and discuss key priorities related to the 2026–27 fiscal year (FY27) budget.
The meeting marked the first formal engagement between the newly elected Executive Committee of AmCham Bangladesh and the Finance Minister, reaffirming the Chamber's commitment to fostering closer public-private collaboration to support Bangladesh's sustainable economic growth and investment objectives.
The AmCham delegation was led by Mr Syed Mohammad Kamal, President, and included Mr Ala Uddin Ahmad, Vice President; Mr Reza Ur Rahman Mahmud, Treasurer; Executive Committee Members Mr Habib Bhuiyan, Mr Al Mamun, M Rashel, and Mr Ataur Rahim Chowdhury; along with AmCham members Mr Md Moinul Huq, Mr Sabbir Ahmed, and Mr Momshad Ali Khan.
During the meeting, AmCham highlighted the continued contribution of American investors across key sectors, including energy, insurance, and financial services, the digital economy, FMCG, RMG, and shared industry perspectives on improving the investment climate.
The delegation also provided targeted feedback on the FY27 National Budget, noting its positive direction while emphasising the importance of effective execution to fully realise its growth ambitions.
The discussion reflected a constructive exchange on policy priorities, with particular focus on strengthening investor confidence, ensuring regulatory predictability, and enhancing public-private collaboration to support Bangladesh’s sustained economic growth. The AmCham team has pledged continued support to bring in more US Investment to Bangladesh
AmCham Bangladesh expressed its appreciation to the Finance Minister for his valuable time and constructive engagement. The Chamber looks forward to continued collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and other relevant stakeholders in advancing policies that support sustainable economic development and a more conducive business environment in Bangladesh.