Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Small traders have urged the government to address issues like the latest hike in VAT and taxes, law and order, customs, traffic jam, high price of dollar and trade license renewal fees for the betterment of the country's economy.

They also expressed their dissatisfaction over the delay in LC adjustment, unstable dollar value, high rate of interest on bank loans, harassment in payment of VAT, complexity of trade license renewal process and high fees.

They hoped that the government would look into these matters so that small traders or shopkeepers could do their businesses smoothly.

They made the observations at a view-exchange meeting organised by Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) at the DCCI Gulshan Office...