Dhaka, June 29 -- The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) has urged the government to formulate a comprehensive long-term master plan for the logistics sector to ensure a resilient and competitive trade ecosystem.

Speaking at a seminar titled 'Enhancing Bangladesh's Logistic Sector for Sustainable Economic Growth' held at the DCCI auditorium on Saturday, DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed warned that without a robust logistics framework, Bangladesh could lose its edge in global trade.

"Reducing logistics cost and boosting efficiency will be critical to survive in the international market," Ahmed said.

Citing the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index 2023, where Bangladesh ranks 88th out of 139 countries, Ahmed said logistical inef...