FBCCI opens branch office at Gulshan

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), the apex trade body of the country, opened its branch office at Gulshan in the capital on Monday, says a press release.

Prime Minister's Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman officially inaugurated the branch office at Tower of Aakash on Gulshan Avenue.

Former FBCCI presidents Mahbubur Rahman, Abdul Awal Mintoo, Mir Nasir Hossain, Kazi Akram Uddin Ahmed, Md Jashim Uddin and other distinguished guests attended the inauguration ceremony presided over by FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam.

Speaking as the chief guest, Salman F Rahman highlighted the significance of the new branch office.

He lauded the efforts of the current board to take the FBCCI's services to the doorsteps of businessmen. This initiative will play a vital role in supporting entrepreneurs and fostering business growth, he added.

"The government always gives special priority to FBCCI's recommendations or proposals. As we're passing through a difficult time, I urge all the entrepreneurs to think out of the box in order to maintain economic growth," he said and called upon the businesses to increase production.

He also urged the FBCCI to pay more attention to the CMSMEs.

FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam said the newly established FBCCI branch office is set to facilitate and expedite crucial business interactions for local entrepreneurs, foreign investors, ambassadors of different countries and other dignitaries.

This strategic move aims to streamline FBCCI's activities and foster stronger ties between the business community and international stakeholders, he added.

To bring FBCCI's support closer to its general body members, the current board has also initiated plans to open branch offices in old Dhaka and Chittagong, Mahbubul Alam added.

FBCCI Vice President Mohammad Anwar Sadat Sarker, Dr Jashoda Jibon Deb Nath, Shomi Kaiser, Rashedul Hossain Chowdhury (Ronni), and Md Munir Hossain, along with FBCCI Directors, attended the programme.

The new FBCCI branch office, located at Tower of Aakash, Level-9, Plot-54, Road-132, Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka-1212, is equipped with a meeting room, a board of directors' lounge, a courtesy meeting room for foreign investors and ambassadors, the president's room, and office rooms.