In a farewell meeting with the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) at its president's office, Butenis assured the apex business body that she would make all-out efforts to push through the proposal in Washington.

Revealing this at a press briefing after the meeting, FBCCI President Mir Nasir Hossain also quoted Butenis lauding Bangladeshi businessmen's role in the last few months.

"It is appreciated that not only did business leaders look after their own businesses, but also considered the national interest," Nasir said, quoting Butenis.

They discussed the current business and political conditions, Nasir said, adding, the current government's reform moves have solved many outstanding problems, such as port congestions, which will make the country's economic growth 'inevitable'.