Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Experts have called for urgent reforms to the Companies Act 1994, stressing the need to update and modernize the legislation to reflect the evolving business environment, technological advancements, and global best practices.

The experts came up with the recommendation at a workshop on 'Importance of Board Meeting, AGM, EGM and Compliance of Limited Companies' held at DCCI auditorium on Saturday, according to a media release.

The workshop was organised by Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) where Registrar (Additional Secretary) of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) AKM Nurunnabi Kabir was present as the chief guest.

DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed in his opening remarks said the importance of institutional tr...