DCCI urges immediate restoration of rule of law

"Restore law and order and revive economy immediately": DCCI

Dhaka, Aug 11 - Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) on Sunday urged for immediate restoration of law and order, and revival of economic activities.

DCCI is deeply saddened by the loss of lives and human sufferings over the past few weeks, and offered its prayers and condolences towards the victims and their families.

Congratulating the interim government, the trade body wished the government all out success in quick restoration of the law and order situation, return to normal economic conditions and restoration of democratic political environment.

The DCCI requested the government to take necessary steps to end the vandalism and anarchy as soon as possible, said a press release.

Addressing the law and order situation and economic stability should be the immediate and utmost priorities in the current context, it added.

The business chamber said, the private sector requires prompt and substantial support to overcome the setbacks caused by recent disruptions. “We urge for collective efforts from all stakeholders including the interim Government, private sector and political parties to overcome the consequence of recent damages through a rigorous and sustainable economic recovery process,” the release said.

Taking into account the loss and damage to the economy, the DCCI requested the new government to take steps to revive the image of the economy and reinstall positive growth trends.

“In this regard, we urge the government to prioritize the necessary measures including financial sector stability, inflation control, stability in Forex reserve, reform in capital market, national revenue enhancement, reduce corruption through establishing rule of law and aid CMSMEs’ recovery,” said the DCCI expressing its optimism that the interim government would restore the rebuilding process of the economy.-UNB