Dhaka, Sept. 2 -- Speakers at a seminar highlighted that the delays in resolving trade disputes have significantly impeded foreign and domestic investment in Bangladesh.

They highlighted that the country's lower and higher courts are currently burdened with approximately 40 lakh pending cases, which contributes to a challenging business environment.

Speakers made the remarks while speaking at a seminar on 'Advancing Dispute Settlement and Contract Enforcement for Businesses' organized by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI).

The event, held on Tuesday (September 2), at the DCCI Auditorium, brought together government officials, foreign diplomats, and legal experts to discuss critical reforms needed to improve the business en...