Dhaka, May 21 -- Business leaders and trade experts have emphasised that a secure and robust Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) framework is a strategic necessity for Bangladesh to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and maintain its position in the global supply chain after graduating from Least Developed Country (LDC) status.

The observation was made at a breakfast meeting titled "Advancing the IPR Framework: The Way Forward" hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) at a city hotel on Wednesday.

The event brought together key stakeholders from public and private sectors, along with senior media professionals, to discuss the critical role of intellectual property protection in transforming the country's bus...