Dhaka, March 8 -- Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday said the private sector remains the main engine of the country's economic growth and the government is giving top priority to trade, commerce and investment.

Amir Khosru made the remarks during a meeting with Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed at his office at the Secretariat.

The minister said the government is working to make the capital market more vibrant and the central bank more private sector-oriented through different initiatives.

Khosru also noted that easing lending conditions for the private sector and increasing credit flow remain among the government's priorities to boost investment in the country.

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