The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Lack of confidence among the businesspeople is still there although the situation has slightly improved following various steps of the government, said newly elected FBCCI president Annisul Huq.

"Lack of confidence still there among the businessmen, although the situation has improved a little bit as the government has taken various steps in this regard," he said.

He was speaking after taking over charge as president of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) from its administrator Syed Monjur Elahi at its conference room. The new FBCCI President said the economy is now going through a sort of stagnation, while the investment is decreasing day by day. "But this situation too is easing up due to government activities," he said.

Annisul Huq said the country's businessmen are passing through an extraordinary time. We're now at a corner of a valley from where we can construct anything or we can fall down. What is needed today is nothing but unity of the businesspeople," he said.

He assured of putting in his best efforts to help rejuvenate the economy and thus build a new Bangladesh.

Earlier, election commissioner Prof M Ashraf Ali officially declared the names of President, Vice-Presidents and other Board of Directors of the FBCCI. FBCCI administrator Syed Manjur Elahi also spoke on the occasion and thanked all of its members and other stakeholders for their cooperation in holding the election in a free and fair manner.