The business community has asked the government to create a long-term and feasible policy to enhance the investment environment as part of their suggestions for establishing a Better Business Forum. FBCCI president Mir Nasir Hossain stated that they have urged the government to develop a sustainable policy within a few months and ensure that it remains unchanged by future governments. These recommendations were made in response to the government's proposal to establish a 'Better Business Forum' to boost business confidence and economic growth. The private sector's suggestions were presented to Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed by Nasir, who is coordinating representatives from the business and industry sectors. The proposed forum will consist of a central body that includes senior advisers, top business leaders, and representatives from government agencies such as the Bangladesh Bank, National Board of Revenue, and government secretaries. The government has taken the initiative to create this forum in response to a decline in business confidence, which has led to a decrease in both domestic and foreign investment. This decrease in business confidence has also impacted the demand for credit from the banking sector, with over Tk 140 billion in excess liquidity by the end of July. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Bangladesh decreased by 6 percent to $792 million in 2006, down from $845 million the previous year, primarily due to political unrest, volatility, and changes in government, as reported in the World Investment Report 2007. Additionally, local investment proposals have also decreased according to figures from the Board of Investment. The proposed forum will be led by chief adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed, with finance adviser Mirza Azizul Islam serving as the executive chairman. Sub-forums on various topics like ports, export, import, banking, and investment are also expected to be established within the body. Advisers from relevant ministries will head the committees, while leaders from associations and government officials will be members. Businessmen believe the forum will address issues faced by the business community and provide solutions and action plans. Nasir emphasized the importance of including private sector representatives and selecting working groups promptly. He stated that we have also suggested making amendments to laws in order to facilitate business activities.