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 long-term and achievable policy within a few months and to ensure that it remains unchanged by future administrations. These recommendations were made in response to the government's proposal to establish a 'Better Business Forum' to boost business confidence, improve the investment climate, and stimulate economic growth. The private sector's recommendations were presented to Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed by Nasir, who serves as the coordinator for business and industry representatives. The proposed forum is expected to include a central body consisting of 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 establish this forum in response to a decline in business confidence, which has led to a decrease in both domestic and foreign investment. This decline in business confidence has also impacted the demand for credit from the banking sector, which had over Tk 140 billion in excess liquidity by the end of July. According to the World Investment Report 2007, FDI in Bangladesh decreased by 6 percent to $792 million in 2006, compared to $845 million the previous year, primarily due to political unrest, volatility, and changes in governments. Additionally, local investment proposals have also decreased, as reported by the Board of Investment. The proposed forum, led by chief adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed and executive chairman Mirza Azizul Islam, will have sub-forums on various topics including ports, export, import, banking, and investment. Advisers from relevant ministries will chair committees with industry leaders and government officials as members. The forum will address business community issues and propose solutions, according to businessmen. They have asked the government to include private sector representatives and form working groups promptly. He mentioned that we have also suggested making amendments to laws in order to facilitate business operations.