Entrepreneurs emphasised that while applying tariffs to imported goods, they must adhere to Bangladesh’s tariff policy.
Role of Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission in protecting interests of local industries was the seminar title at which they brought up the matter.
The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) hosted the event at the port city’s World Trade Centre.
Omar Hazzaz, president of the CCCI, chaired the event while Ahmed Munirus Saleheen, chairman of the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission, spoke as chief guest.
Shish Haider Chowdhury, a member of the commission, presented a paper while Customs Commissioner Faizur Rahman spoke as special guest.
Speakers also demonstrated the need to safeguard local industries and also urged the commission to rationalise tariffs so that local industries can do better.
