Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Experts have underscored more major reforms to remove the existing hurdles and enable Bangladesh to tap the emerging business opportunities, calling for faster democratic transition to accelerate the system-recast process.

Speaking at a roundtable Monday in Dhaka, they also said reforms aligned with entrepreneurs' needs are to boost business confidence and ensure sustained private-sector growth.

The speakers-including leading apparel exporters, agrochemical entrepreneurs, ceramic makers, representatives from chambers, and regulatory officials-called for more easing of business environment to attract investment and drive competitiveness.

They opined that the next elected government should continue the ongoing reform age...