A day-long convention of non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) to highlight the contributions of NRBs in various sectors, celebrate their impacts on the country's growth, and strengthen ties between Bangladesh and its international partners.
NRBs from about 25 countries, including entrepreneurs, doctors, engineers, scientists, university professors, and IT professionals, will take part in the NRB Global Convention 2025 to be held in a hotel in the capital.
Delegations from the America-Bangladesh chamber, Canada-Bangladesh chamber, British-Bangladesh Chamber, UK Bangladesh Catalysts of Commerce and Industry, Bangladesh Business Council in Dubai, Singapore-Bangladesh chamber, Japan-Bangladesh chamber, Korea-Bangladesh chamber, and Australia-Bangladesh chamber will join the programme.
Representatives from various Bangladeshi business groups and chambers will also participate.
Nearly 1,000 expatriates are expected to participate in the event.
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain is expected to inaugurate the conference in the morning as the chief guest.
Local businesspeople and professionals will be able to network with NRBs during the event, where high-level policymakers from the Bangladesh government will also take part.
NRB World, the largest platform for expatriate Bangladeshis, has organised the convention, with support from NRB Family Support and Business America Magazine.
Various events will take place at the convention, including seminars on health, education, development, economy, and IT.
Besides, the NRB Award will be presented to expatriate Bangladeshis who have made significant contributions in various sectors.
"The main goal of this year's NRB convention is to create an effective bridge between home and abroad through bilateral relationships," Enamul Haque Enam, the founder of NRB World, said.
While encouraging big entrepreneurs and businessmen abroad to invest in Bangladesh, efforts would also continue to ensure that skilled expatriate professionals could contribute to local ventures, he added.
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