High-profile EBF delegation due in city Oct 26
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
FE Report
A high-profile delegation of the newly formed trade body styled 'The European Bangladesh Federation of Commerce and Industry (EBF)' will arrive in Dhaka on October 26 to foster business relations and explore trade and investment opportunities between European Union (EU) and Bangladesh.
To be led by EBF joint presidents Wali Tasar Uddin and Fred Oldenhuizing, the 12-member delegation is expected to meet senior members of the Caretaker Government, the British High Commissioner, the ambassador & head of delegation of the European Commission in Bangladesh during its week-long visit to Bangladesh, a Federation source said.
The trade delegation is expected to meet leaders of local trade bodies and business associations including the FBCCI. It will also attend a two-day international business conference scheduled to be held from October 30 on the occasion of Golden Jubilee celebration of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and NRB conference in Dhaka on November 3.
The delegation will pay a visit to the proposed Sylhet Special Economic Zone and exchange views with the members of Sylhet Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI).
"The main objectives of visit are to introduce EBF to the business community and policy makers in Bangladesh, create networks, explore investment opportunities and boost trade between the EU countries and Bangladesh," an EBF official informed the FE through e-mail.
The EBF was established in early 2008 as a not-for-profit association (under the laws of Belgium) by individuals from professional and business backgrounds from across Europe, he added.
As the EU is Bangladesh's largest trading partner, significant steps have been already taken towards establishing EBF chambers in six member states including the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy and Greece with potential being reviewed for EBF chambers in Ireland, Belgium, Sweden and Spain, the EBF executive said.
The EBF Joint President Fred Oldenhuizing was quoted as saying: "The Brussels-based EBF will concentrate on identifying key markets, distribution networks, investment opportunities and provide a better understanding of the regulatory framework of the European Union, its member states and Bangladesh."
"Through our delegation's visit to Bangladesh we will be able to explain to Bangladesh's policy makers and business community how we can work together to achieve our mutual goals. We are looking forward to growing more business-to-business links between the EU and Bangladesh," other Joint President Wali Tasar was also quoted as saying.
The trade delegation will also comprise its executive directors Sanawar Choudhury, Nurul Islam, Aziz ur Rahman, Enam Ali and Ron Huisma.
A high-profile delegation of the newly formed trade body styled 'The European Bangladesh Federation of Commerce and Industry (EBF)' will arrive in Dhaka on October 26 to foster business relations and explore trade and investment opportunities between European Union (EU) and Bangladesh.
To be led by EBF joint presidents Wali Tasar Uddin and Fred Oldenhuizing, the 12-member delegation is expected to meet senior members of the Caretaker Government, the British High Commissioner, the ambassador & head of delegation of the European Commission in Bangladesh during its week-long visit to Bangladesh, a Federation source said.
The trade delegation is expected to meet leaders of local trade bodies and business associations including the FBCCI. It will also attend a two-day international business conference scheduled to be held from October 30 on the occasion of Golden Jubilee celebration of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and NRB conference in Dhaka on November 3.
The delegation will pay a visit to the proposed Sylhet Special Economic Zone and exchange views with the members of Sylhet Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI).
"The main objectives of visit are to introduce EBF to the business community and policy makers in Bangladesh, create networks, explore investment opportunities and boost trade between the EU countries and Bangladesh," an EBF official informed the FE through e-mail.
The EBF was established in early 2008 as a not-for-profit association (under the laws of Belgium) by individuals from professional and business backgrounds from across Europe, he added.
As the EU is Bangladesh's largest trading partner, significant steps have been already taken towards establishing EBF chambers in six member states including the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy and Greece with potential being reviewed for EBF chambers in Ireland, Belgium, Sweden and Spain, the EBF executive said.
The EBF Joint President Fred Oldenhuizing was quoted as saying: "The Brussels-based EBF will concentrate on identifying key markets, distribution networks, investment opportunities and provide a better understanding of the regulatory framework of the European Union, its member states and Bangladesh."
"Through our delegation's visit to Bangladesh we will be able to explain to Bangladesh's policy makers and business community how we can work together to achieve our mutual goals. We are looking forward to growing more business-to-business links between the EU and Bangladesh," other Joint President Wali Tasar was also quoted as saying.
The trade delegation will also comprise its executive directors Sanawar Choudhury, Nurul Islam, Aziz ur Rahman, Enam Ali and Ron Huisma.