, Oct. 9 -- Business leaders from major trade bodies including the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI on Thursday urged the central bank to lower interest rates and increase Export Development Fund (EDF) to boost private sector recovery and exports.

They made the call during a meeting with Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur at the central bank's headquarters on Thursday.

They focused on tackling emerging challenges ahead of Bangladesh's graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, set for November 2026.

During the discussion, the delegation presented a set of proposals aimed at revitalising businesses affected by the July Uprising and preparing the economy for the post-LDC transition. ...