The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), the apex trade body of the country, hosted the networking dinner in honor of the visiting delegation of the Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) on January 11, 2024 night at Hotel Sheraton in Dhaka. Businessmen and Entrepreneurs from Bangladesh and Canada also participated in a Business-to-Business (B2B) meeting before the networking dinner.
While speaking, FBCCI President Mr. Mahbubul Alam expressed that the FBCCI will work with CHCC to enhance bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Canada and will provide all kinds of support to Canadian investors interested in investing in Bangladesh. He mentioned that the Government of Bangladesh has enacted a favorable investment policy with tax exemptions, duty drawbacks, access to working capital, one-stop services, and many more to attract local and foreign investors. Key development initiatives include deep-sea ports, 100 Special Economic Zones, Hi-Tech parks, tourism parks, nuclear power plants, LNG terminals, and the construction of a railway network.
Under the visionary leadership of our Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s economy has progressed a lot. Bangladesh is now considered one of the leading business and investment destinations in South and Southeast Asia, he added.
The President of the Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) and Leader of the Delegation, Mr. Nareshkumar Narayanbhai Chavda, praised Bangladesh’s development in recent years. He said, Bangladesh and Canada have enjoyed a tremendous business relationship over the years. There are many good opportunities between Bangladesh and Canada. Like FBCCI in Bangladesh, CHCC also has vast membership in Canada. Both FBCCI and CHCC can utilize this opportunity to enhance business between the two countries. He also invited business leaders of FBCCI to visit Canada.
Among others, FBCCI Senior Vice President Mr. Md. Amin Helaly, Vice President Mr. Md. Khairul Huda Chopol, Mr. Mohammad Anwar Sadat Sarker, Dr. Joshoda Jibon Deb Nath, Mr. Md. Munir Hossain, FBCCI Directors, and business dignitaries were present at the program.
