Businesspeople should rectify themselves first as they have committed so many mistakes over the years in the name of business, they said while exchanging views with the members of Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI).

The businesses also took everything granted and indulged in food adulteration, they added.

The business leaders also urged fellow traders to shun the path of malpractice and help the government to bring about fair and positive changes in the country's economy.

The meeting, second of its kind in a month, also discussed the export-import situation of commodity market.

It also reviewed the recent development in the wake of drives against stockpiling and adulteration.

PHP Group Chairman Sufi Mizanur Rahman urged all to destroy substandard or adulterated goods.

Mohammad Shafi, chairman of Mashud Group, urged traders to resume opening LCs to keep the wheel of economy moving.

Managing Director of TK Group Abul Kalam demanded a specific policy regarding the storage of goods at warehouses.

Presided over by CCCI President Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, the meeting was also addressed by CCCI Senior Vice President MA Latif, Vice President Mahbubul Alam, CCCI Director and Bengal Group Managing Director MA Malek, President of Chaktai Rice & Paddy Traders Association Enamul Haque, SA Group Managing Director Shahabuddin Alam and Lucky Traders Managing Director Yousuf Chowdhury.