The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Pacal Lamy on Thursday felicitated the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on the eve of its Golden Jubilee to be celebrated on October 31.

In a message, he said " I would like to congratulate the DCCI in its golden jubilee. After 50 years and against the background of current world turmoil, it is useful to look at the experience of the past to devise solutions for our future challenges."

Meanwhile, the DCCI is going to organize a two-day International Trade Conference (ITC) to be inaugurated on October 31 at the Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Center (BCFCC) on the occasion.

The theme of the conference is "Nest fifteen years: A vision for Growth."

Renowned economists, entrepreneurs, planners, commerce ministers, Nobel laureates, chamber leaders of different countries and representatives from international media have confirmed their participation in the conference, DCCI sources said.

Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed is expected to inaugurate the ITC.

Four roundtable conferences, trade fair will be held at different venues of the center during the conference.

Cover of a research book, containing 400-year history of Dhaka City, titled "Trade History of Dhaka" will be unveiled and a commemoration stamp will also be released on the occasion.

Besides, the 400-year history of dresses and the evaluation of food habits in Dhaka city will be displayed through light and sound show on October 31, the sources added.