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AmCham launches study paper on role of labourers in sustainable growth


Published : 26 May 2024 09:20 PM

The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) on Sunday unveiled a research paper “Development of Labor Conditions in Bangladesh for Sustainable Growth” in its May Luncheon meeting, held at the Sheraton Dhaka.

Dr. Atiur Rahman, Former Governor, Bangladesh Bank attended the event as the Guest of Honor, Prof. Dr. Md. Mamun Habib, School of Business & Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh attended as the Research Lead and Syed Ershad Ahmed, President – AmCham joined as the Session Chair.

The program commenced with a presentation by Prof. Dr. Md. Mamun Habib highlighting the salient aspects of the research paper on “Development of Labor Conditions in Bangladesh for Sustainable Growth”. 

Md Humayun Kabir, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Labor and Employment,  John Fay, Commercial Counselor, U.S. Embassy, Dhaka, Leena Khan, Labor Attaché, U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Neeran Ramjuthan, Program Manager, ILO Labor Administration and Working Conditions Cluster took part 

in a panel discussion on the research topic.a 

Following the enriching panel discussion, the research paper was unveiled with the presence of the Guest of Honor, AmCham President, Panelist, AmCham EC members and other distinguished guests.

The latter part of the program started with the warm welcome remarks delivered by Syed Ershad Ahmed, President – AmCham, and culminated with the keynote speech by Dr. Atiur Rahman on “Post-LDC Graduation: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Way Forward”.

The program was supported by L-R Global Bangladesh Asset Management Company.

Reaz Islam, CEO of the company shared his remarks after the unveiling ceremony.

Members of the Chamber, Executive Committee Members, former Presidents, foreign dignitaries, business leaders, media representatives, and other distinguished guests attended the program.