Investment scope, mkt promotion to be explored
Monday, 29 September 2008
FE Report
A 12-member delegation of the newly formed trade body -- the European Bangladesh Federation of Commerce and Industry (EBF) -- led by its joint presidents Dr Wali Tasar Uddin and Fred Oldenhuizing will be visiting Bangladesh from October 26 until November 3.
The delegation also includes executive directors Dr Sanawar Chowdhury, Nurul Islam, Dr Azizur Rahman, Enam Ali and Ron Huisma, said a press release.
As the EU is Bangladesh's largest trading partner, steps have been taken to establish EBF chambers in six member states including the UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy and Greece with possibilities of including Ireland, Belgium, Sweden and Spain later on.
The main objectives of the delegation will be to introduce EBF to the business community and policy makers in Bangladesh, create networks, identify investment opportunities and prospects, understand the regulatory framework and market promotion.
The key aims of EBF include: (1) Promoting commerce and industry between the EU and Bangladesh, (2) Promoting commerce and industry amongst the Bangladeshi diaspora within the EU and between EU Member States, (3) Providing a network and resource facility for the business community of Bangladeshi origin/interest, and (4) Setting up of chambers or similar entities within each of the 27 EU countries.
The delegation is expected to meet senior members of the caretaker government, the British High Commissioner, the Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Commission to Bangladesh, the members of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI).
The delegation is also scheduled to attend an International Business Conference to be held on Oct 30 to Nov 1, 2008 on the occasion of Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and Non-resident Bangladeshi (NRB) conference at the national press club on November 3.
The group would also visit Sylhet Special Economic Zone and exchange views with the members of Sylhet Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI).
Joint President, Fred Oldenhuising stated that whilst country specific chambers have led similar delegations, EBF, based in Brussels, will be more resourced and 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.
Dr. Wali, the other Joint President, said : "EBF will put their combined efforts for EU countries and our mission is to increase more trade, business and investment between EU 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."
A 12-member delegation of the newly formed trade body -- the European Bangladesh Federation of Commerce and Industry (EBF) -- led by its joint presidents Dr Wali Tasar Uddin and Fred Oldenhuizing will be visiting Bangladesh from October 26 until November 3.
The delegation also includes executive directors Dr Sanawar Chowdhury, Nurul Islam, Dr Azizur Rahman, Enam Ali and Ron Huisma, said a press release.
As the EU is Bangladesh's largest trading partner, steps have been taken to establish EBF chambers in six member states including the UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy and Greece with possibilities of including Ireland, Belgium, Sweden and Spain later on.
The main objectives of the delegation will be to introduce EBF to the business community and policy makers in Bangladesh, create networks, identify investment opportunities and prospects, understand the regulatory framework and market promotion.
The key aims of EBF include: (1) Promoting commerce and industry between the EU and Bangladesh, (2) Promoting commerce and industry amongst the Bangladeshi diaspora within the EU and between EU Member States, (3) Providing a network and resource facility for the business community of Bangladeshi origin/interest, and (4) Setting up of chambers or similar entities within each of the 27 EU countries.
The delegation is expected to meet senior members of the caretaker government, the British High Commissioner, the Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Commission to Bangladesh, the members of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI).
The delegation is also scheduled to attend an International Business Conference to be held on Oct 30 to Nov 1, 2008 on the occasion of Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and Non-resident Bangladeshi (NRB) conference at the national press club on November 3.
The group would also visit Sylhet Special Economic Zone and exchange views with the members of Sylhet Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI).
Joint President, Fred Oldenhuising stated that whilst country specific chambers have led similar delegations, EBF, based in Brussels, will be more resourced and 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.
Dr. Wali, the other Joint President, said : "EBF will put their combined efforts for EU countries and our mission is to increase more trade, business and investment between EU 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."