Mr. Abdul Haque

Top 10 Economic Vision & Agenda of Mr. Abdul Haque

Strengthening FBCCI as the Apex Business Body

1. Transform FBCCI into a policy think-tank and advocacy powerhouse.

2. Establish permanent sectoral committees with research-backed recommendations.

3. Ensure stronger coordination with district chambers and associations for grassroots participation.

Rapid Industrialization through Special Industrial Clusters

4. Advocate for “One Division – One Specialized Industrial Cluster” policy.

5. Push for industrial zones in agro-processing, RMG backward linkage, pharmaceuticals, IT, and light engineering.

6. Build partnerships with government for infrastructural and logistical support.

Private Sector Development & Entrepreneurship Expansion

7. Promote startup incubation hubs under FBCCI in partnership with universities.

8. Develop programs for SME financing, skills development, and digital entrepreneurship.

9. Ease regulatory bottlenecks for new business formation.

4. Export Diversification & New Market Expansion

  • Strengthen “Made in Bangladesh” branding globally.
  • Prioritize Latin America, Africa, and East Europe as new trade destinations.
  • Create FBCCI Export Support Cell to guide exporters in compliance, certification, and market access.

5. Technology & Innovation for Competitiveness

  • Push digital transformation of industries with AI, automation, and smart manufacturing.
  • Establish FBCCI Innovation & Research Center to promote applied industrial R&D.
  • Encourage technology transfer partnerships with developed economies.

6. Capacity Building & Human Resource Development

  • Introduce FBCCI Business School for executive training, trade policy, and industry skills.
  • Launch nationwide vocational training programs in partnership with technical institutes.
  • Focus on women and youth entrepreneurship development.

7. Infrastructure & Logistics for Industrial Growth

  • Advocate for timely completion of mega projects (deep-sea ports, expressways, energy hubs).
  • Push for efficient port operations, digital customs, and multi-modal transport networks.
  • Encourage private investment in logistics and warehousing.

8. Green & Sustainable Industrialization

  • Promote renewable energy, energy-efficient production, and circular economy practices.
  • Introduce FBCCI Green Industry Certification to encourage compliance with global ESG standards.
  • Support industries in accessing global climate finance funds.

9. Policy Advocacy for Investment-Friendly Environment

  • Push for simplified taxation, faster VAT refund, and digitalized trade licensing.
  • Advocate for predictable policies on exchange rates, tariffs, and trade facilitation.
  • Strengthen PPP (Public-Private Partnership) model for large-scale industrial ventures.

10. Stronger Global Engagement & Diaspora Linkages

  • Organize “Bangladesh Global Business Summit” under FBCCI annually.
  • Strengthen ties with international chambers, global trade bodies, and diaspora entrepreneurs.
  • Mobilize foreign investment and joint ventures for high-value industrial projects.