Dhaka, June 10 -- Former Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) president Mir Nasir Hossain has called for a business-friendly and industry-friendly budget for fiscal year 2026-27.

He said such a budget should help existing businesses survive the current challenges while creating conditions for new investment.

Speaking on bdnews24.com's flagship discussion programme Inside Out, he said the budget should provide clear directions to support trade, industry and fresh investment.

The managing director of Mir Group, however, urged the government to give greater priority to education and healthcare.

"Education should receive the highest importance, followed by healthcare, then energy, and after that industry and ...