The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

Country's business leaders are planning to invite two former prime ministers Begum Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina to a business conference and place some recommendations before them in the interest of economic development.

Talking to reporters President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry president Anisul Huq yesterday said both the leaders have already agreed in principle to attend the conference, scheduled to be held in between December 20 and 25.

"We'll place a set of recommendations to the two top leaders for their consideration to ensure country's overall economic development," he said.

Asked whether the two leaders will sit together, the FBCCI president said the conference would be of two days and they can come in separate days.

He further said they have already apprised Sheikh Hasina about the proposal and she agreed in principle.

About the FBCCI recommendations, Anisul Huq said they would place 138-point charter, which was placed at a seminar in the city earlier on December 6.