The newly elected leadership of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) held its first formal meeting with Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today, using the occasion to discuss priorities linked to the country’s FY2026–27 national budget and measures to attract greater foreign investment.
The delegation, led by AmCham President Syed Mohammad Kamal, met the minister at the Bangladesh Secretariat to introduce the Chamber’s new Executive Committee and reaffirm its commitment to working with the government to support economic growth and strengthen Bangladesh’s investment environment.
During the meeting, AmCham highlighted the role of American investors in key sectors of the Bangladeshi economy, including energy, insurance, financial services, consumer goods, the digital economy and the ready-made garments industry. Representatives also shared industry perspectives on improving business conditions and encouraging additional US investment.
The business group welcomed what it described as the positive direction of the FY2026–27 budget but stressed that effective implementation would be critical to achieving the government’s growth ambitions.
Discussions focused on policy measures aimed at boosting investor confidence, ensuring regulatory predictability and deepening public-private cooperation. AmCham officials said these factors would be essential for maintaining Bangladesh’s economic momentum and attracting long-term foreign direct investment.
The Chamber also reiterated its commitment to helping bring more American investment into Bangladesh, underscoring the importance of a stable and business-friendly policy framework.
The delegation included Vice President Ala Uddin Ahmad, Treasurer Reza Ur Rahman Mahmud, Executive Committee members Habib Bhuiyan, Al Mamun M. Rashel and Ataur Rahim Chowdhury, as well as AmCham members Md. Moinul Huq, Sabbir Ahmed and Momshad Ali Khan.
AmCham expressed appreciation for the minister’s engagement and said it looked forward to continued collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and other stakeholders on policies designed to support sustainable economic development and improve the country’s business climate.