Annisul Huq, a presidential candidate for the FBCCI election, aims to strengthen and streamline the apex trade body so that the federation can play a major role in accelerating the country’s economic growth.
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), which is a platform of around three crore businessmen, needs a competent leadership to drag out the federation from a frustrating performance stage, he said.
“The FBCCI should and can dream for a better economy,” Annisul said exchanging views with journalists in Dhaka yesterday. The FBCCI should adopt short, medium and long-term strategies to infuse dynamism into its activities, he said.
Annisul, former president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), also suggested that the FBCCI should play a role in making policies on setting up special economic zone for attracting expatriate Bangladeshis’ investment, development of small and medium enterprises, and controlling and monitoring the price hike of essentials.
He also looks forward to giving a corporate shape of the district chambers that have no own office, staff and fund.
Being a nominated director from the BGMEA, Annisul will not need to contest the first phase of election for directorship to be held on March 17.
According to the FBCCI constitution, 24 directors –12 from chamber group and 12 association group — are elected through direct voting. The elected and nominated 38 directors enjoy voting rights and also become eligible for the posts of president and vice presidents of the apex trade body.
Published in: The Daily Star, Mar 10, 2008
